From “America First” to “Empire Forever” Trump’s first run was full of promises to end the forever wars, drain the swamp, and bring the troops home. But now, with re-election in his sights, the script has flipped. Instead of pulling back, his administration is laying the groundwork for yet another illegal, unauthorized military intervention — this time in Venezuela. Land attacks, extrajudicial killings at sea, drone strikes on “suspected” smugglers — all without congressional approval, public debate, or even a shred of verifiable evidence. Just vague claims about “narco-terrorism” and a smug, weaponized version of “trust me, bro.” The Legal Smokescreen: Tariffs, Declarations, and Kill Orders If you listened to Treasury Secretary Bessent recently, you’d think the administration could bypass…
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