URGENT UPDATE: Congressman Mike Rogers (R-Ala.) has called on the Trump administration to publicly disclose the legal basis for recent U.S. strikes on suspected drug boats originating from Latin America. This demand follows a closed-door briefing held on November 5, 2023, where Rogers and a select group of lawmakers were informed about the operations in a highly secure environment known as a SCIF.
Rogers, the chair of the House Armed Services Committee, expressed his strong belief that the details of these operations should be shared with the public. “There was nothing that we should have been in a SCIF talking about,” he stated in an interview with The Epoch Times on November 12. He emphasized the need for transparency, claiming, “They should be talking to all y’all, because it was very well done, completely legal what they’re doing.”
The U.S. military has been actively targeting vessels suspected of trafficking drugs, a move that has drawn both support and scrutiny from lawmakers. Rogers’ push for openness comes at a critical time when public trust in government operations is under increasing scrutiny.
This demand for transparency raises vital questions about the legal frameworks guiding military actions abroad and their implications for international relations. As the U.S. intensifies its efforts against drug smuggling, the ramifications of these operations extend far beyond the battlefield, affecting communities and economies across the region.
As this story develops, citizens and lawmakers alike will be watching closely to see how the administration responds. Will the Trump administration heed Rogers’ call for clarity, or will the details of these operations remain shrouded in secrecy? The implications of this decision could resonate deeply not just in Congress but also among the American public.
Stay tuned for further updates on this pressing issue as it unfolds.
