The recent military strike conducted by the Trump administration against a Venezuelan drug boat in the Caribbean raises significant legal and ethical questions regarding the use of military force. I align myself with Senator Rand Paul in viewing these actions as an unauthorized expansion of the Authorization for Use of Military Force (AUMF), arguing that the United States is not at war with drug cartels or other criminal organizations. Although the epidemic of drug trafficking and its consequences on American lives are undeniable, the use of military force against non-combatants in this context presents a troubling departure from established legal frameworks.

I have been involved in many military strikes against declared combatants of the United States in conflict zones such as Afghanista

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