Secretary of State Marco Rubio came out swinging in defense of the U.S. military’s decisive strike on a Venezuelan drug boat, making it clear these cartels aren’t just petty criminals—they’re full-fledged narco-terrorist organizations that “pose an immediate threat” to the United States. And he’s absolutely right.
“These are not stockbrokers. These are not real estate agents, who on the side deal a few drugs,” Rubio said. “These are organized, corporate-structured organizations who specialize in trafficking deadly drugs into the United States of America.” Translation: these aren’t kids selling dime bags on the corner—these are hardened criminals pumping fentanyl and cocaine into our communities, and President Trump just sent them a message they won’t forget.
Rubio emphasized that under Trump’s authority as Commander-in-Chief, he has every right to eliminate imminent threats. “We’re not going to sit back anymore and watch these people sail up and down the Caribbean like a cruise ship,” Rubio added. “It’s not going to happen anymore. They’re not going to bring drugs into the United States. We’re going to stop them.” Refreshing, isn’t it? An administration that actually protects Americans instead of coddling foreign criminals.
President Trump himself confirmed the precision strike on Truth Social, noting that U.S. forces destroyed the vessel in international waters, killing 11 Tren de Aragua narco-terrorists before they could deliver their poison to American shores. No apologies, no hesitation—just results.
Even Democrat Sen. John Fetterman admitted he “fully” supported the strike, acknowledging the devastating impact of cartel drug trafficking on American families. When even Democrats are nodding along, you know Trump’s strategy is hitting exactly where it should.
The bottom line is simple: Trump promised to take on the cartels, and he’s doing it. The strike wasn’t just about one boat—it was about reasserting America’s strength, protecting our borders, and proving once again that when President Trump says “Enough,” he means it. And the American people couldn’t ask for better leadership than that.
