Declares authority to 'kill' suspected narco-terrorists without Congressional approval

Speaking on the recent maritime strikes, Trump asserted broad executive authority to target and kill suspected 'narco-terrorists' without a declaration of war or Congressional authorization. 'We're going to kill them,' he told reporters, stating that strikes would expand to land targets if necessary. He dismissed concerns about civilian casualties or international law, framing the operations as a necessary defense of the homeland against 'poison.'

"We're going to kill them." — Remarks to reporters regarding U.S. strikes on drug vessels, October 24, 2025