Breaking News: Trump directs military to target foreign drug cartels
He secretly signed a directive to the Pentagon.
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Aug. 8, 2025, 9:46 a.m. ET

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President Trump walking past a member of the Air Force who is saluting.
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Trump Orders Military to Target Foreign Drug Cartels

President Trump has ordered the Pentagon to use the armed forces to carry out what in the past was considered law enforcement.

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