Staff Reports
President Trump’s bold move to authorize strikes on drug-smuggling boats off the Venezuelan coast is a masterstroke in the fight against narcoterrorism. For too long, America’s enemies have exploited Venezuela’s chaos to launch their deadly operations. It’s about time we have a leader who understands that direct action is the pathway to protecting American lives.
Venezuela, under the incompetent and corrupt leadership of Nicolás Maduro, has turned into a haven for drug cartels and criminal networks. These aren’t just regular boats leaving their shores; they’re stealthy, unregistered vessels loaded with toxic cargo meant to poison our communities. Maduro’s regime is neck-deep in complicity, laughing all the way to the bank while families across our nation suffer the tragic consequences.
“There are very few boats traveling in the water. They’re coming by land…they will be hit on land also.” @POTUS Trump said Wednesday that he has the legal authority to continue bombing drug boats in international waters, but may go to Congress to expand targets on land pic.twitter.com/0qyHSpc1jh
— Just the News (@JustTheNews) October 23, 2025
Liberal naysayers are quick to brand Trump’s decisive actions as unchecked aggression. But their perpetual hand-wringing exposes a disturbing willingness to coddle foreign criminals rather than defend American citizens. The laws are clear, the need is critical, and Trump has every right and duty to act. Our forebearers fought against foreign threats, and this is just the modern extension of that fight. It’s a globalist illusion to think pacifism will prevent overdoses and drug-fueled crime.
In reality, stopping these threats before they touch our shores is the ultimate show of leadership. President Trump recognizes the importance of targeting the source rather than waiting for the epidemic to wash over the border. We’re at a turning point where our national security cannot be compromised by political correctness or international disdain.
This stance by President Trump is not just warranted—it’s requisite. Why should any American trust a regime like Maduro’s to do anything but pander to criminals? Why allow our enemies to operate with impunity? The answer is simple—we shouldn’t. Trump is doing what any true patriot knows needs to be done. Who really benefits from critics opposing such direct action against those who actively harm our nation?
