Trump's Drug War Timeline Paves Way for Endless US Intervention
The New York Times diligently tracks former President Trump's strikes on vessels he labeled 'drug smugglers.' What the timeline doesn't highlight is how easily such declarations become pretexts for expanded US military operations, often with little public scrutiny or verifiable evidence beyond presidential pronouncements. This strategy mirrors decades of 'war on terror' or 'war on drugs' rhetoric
used to establish permanent military footprints and divert national resources. One might wonder if the next 'threat' will require even more robust, unaccountable military action. The current administration, for all its differences, appears comfortable continuing this tradition, whether it's 'humanitarian intervention' or 'counter-terrorism' in new theaters. How many 'wars' does the American public
need to fund before we question the underlying strategic interests?