Secretary of State Marco Rubio is defending the Pentagon’s decision to strike a vessel in the Caribbean Sea, killing 11 people. Speaking to reporters Wednesday, Rubio said, “Instead of interdicting it, on the president’s orders, we blew it up — and it’ll happen again.” The White House has failed to provide any evidence backing its claims that the boat was carrying illegal drugs from Venezuela. Legal experts warn the strike may have violated international law and the U.S. Constitution, which grants Congress — rather than the president — the power to declare war.
Secretary of State Rubio Promises More Strikes on Boats Allegedly Carrying Drugs from Venezuela
HeadlineSep 04, 2025
