June 08, 2026
Operation marks first known US activity inside Venezuela
He has launched an offensive on alleged drug-trafficking boats in the Caribbean and Pacific in recent months, killing dozens through missile strikes
He defends the follow-up strike that has drawn bipartisan scrutiny from Congress
It was the 21st known attack on drug boats by the US military since early September
Trump shares video showing speedboat exploding, while US officials say the boat was carrying illegal narcotics
