U.S. President Donald Trump issued a sharp warning on Tuesday, saying that any country involved in sending illegal drugs into the United States could face military action. The statement came during a cabinet meeting at the White House, where Trump adopted his toughest tone yet on international narcotics trafficking.
“Anybody that’s doing that and selling it into our country is subject to attack,” Trump told reporters. His remarks followed a specific reference to cocaine coming from Colombia, a long-standing concern for U.S. authorities.
Trump’s escalating stance
Trump’s comments mark a significant escalation in the administration’s approach to drug trafficking. While the U.S. has long pursued diplomatic and law-enforcement-based cooperation with other nations, the president’s latest warning suggests that military intervention is now openly being considered as an option.
