Trump Claims Success in Striking Venezuelan Cartel Boats and Halting Drug Smuggling

Naval Operations Against Cartels

• 🎯 President Trump boasted about the Navy's mission to "blow the cartel terrorist the hell out of the water" near Venezuela.
• 🚫 He stated that after these operations, "no boats are in the water anymore" and they are having a hard time finding any cartel vessels.
• 💔 Trump emphasized the impact of drugs, stating each cartel boat is responsible for the death of 25,000 Americans and the destruction of families.

Impact on Drug Smuggling

• 🚢 The operations are credited with stopping drugs from coming into America at an unprecedented level.
• 🌊 Trump asserted that drugs are "not coming in by sea anymore," forcing smugglers to consider land routes.
• 📉 He mentioned that last year, 300,000 people died from fentanyl and other drugs, not including the destruction to families.

Broader Military Actions

• ⚓ The Truman carrier strike group was mentioned for its actions against Houthi terrorists in the Red Sea.
• 💥 Trump highlighted a recent large air strike from an American carrier, described as the largest ever.
• 🙏 He expressed personal thanks to every sailor for their contributions to these "phenomenal victories."