Congressman Challenges Obama-Era Drone Strikes and US Actions Against Narco-Terrorism
Fox BusinessJanuary 5, 20264 min24,394 views
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- π― Bipartisan outrage existed over former President Obama's extensive use of drone strikes, which critics, including human rights organizations like Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch, accused of being war crimes.
- π‘ These strikes reportedly resulted in the deaths of over 800 innocent civilians, including more than 100 children, primarily in Pakistan and Afghanistan.
- β The congressman questions why Democrats did not pursue impeachment against Obama if they genuinely believed these actions constituted war crimes.
Current US Strikes and Narco-Terrorism
- β οΈ Democrats are currently seeking to impeach the current president for legitimate strikes on drug traffickers, who are designated as a terrorist organization.
- π Over 800,000 Americans have died from drug overdoses since 2014, with a significant portion attributed to cocaine and fentanyl, highlighting a domestic crisis.
- βοΈ The congressman argues that strikes on drug traffickers operating in international waters are lawful, as they do not have the protections of the Geneva Convention.
Geopolitical Tensions and Venezuela
- π’ US forces recently seized a large Venezuelan oil tanker carrying oil destined for Iran, escalating tensions with the Maduro regime.
- π·πΊ The congressman points to the presence of US geopolitical adversaries like Russia, Cuba, and Venezuela within Venezuela, suggesting a deliberate effort to destabilize the US.
- π° This seized oil was sanctioned by the United States and intended for foreign terrorists supporting operations against the US.
Future US Actions and Media Coverage
- β‘ Further actions are expected if Venezuela continues to traffic drugs and illegal, sanctioned oil internationally.
- π° The congressman criticizes the media for not adequately covering the geopolitical implications of US adversaries operating in Venezuela and their destabilizing activities.
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