President Trump's 'Kill List' Gains Momentum: A Lawless Administration at Sea.
In a chilling display of executive power, President Donald Trump has revealed that he is willing to use deadly military strikes against civilians in international waters without congressional approval or regard for the law. The latest tally stands at 10 operations, claiming the lives of 43 civilians over the past seven weeks - but the true extent of these actions and their legality remain shrouded in mystery.
Trump's cavalier attitude towards civilian casualties was on full display when he told reporters that "we're gonna kill people that are bringing drugs into our country." This chilling statement encapsulates a disturbing mindset where the president believes he can disregard the rule of law and target individuals based on unproven allegations. The administration's refusal to provide context or evidence about these strikes raises serious questions about the justification for these actions.
This brazen disregard for international law has sparked warnings from experts, including former Justice Department lawyer Jack Goldsmith, who noted that Trump's actions "destroy the efficacy of law and norms." Harvard Law School professor and former top Justice Department lawyer also expressed concern over the systemic breakdown reflected in Trump's claim.
Meanwhile, lawmakers have been largely silent on this issue, with Republican Senator James Risch stating that he has no plans to hold oversight hearings on the president's policy. The reluctance of Congress to address these concerns raises fears that the administration will continue to operate without accountability.
The Trump administration's actions represent a disturbing trend towards authoritarianism in the United States, where the rule of law is seen as a nicety better ignored. As we struggle to keep up with the escalating number of civilian casualties, it remains to be seen whether Congress and the courts will finally take action to rein in this lawless administration.
The situation highlights the importance of a functioning system that guards against abuses of power and prevents crimes. The Trump administration's decision to bypass these checks has alarming implications for the future of American democracy.
In a chilling display of executive power, President Donald Trump has revealed that he is willing to use deadly military strikes against civilians in international waters without congressional approval or regard for the law. The latest tally stands at 10 operations, claiming the lives of 43 civilians over the past seven weeks - but the true extent of these actions and their legality remain shrouded in mystery.
Trump's cavalier attitude towards civilian casualties was on full display when he told reporters that "we're gonna kill people that are bringing drugs into our country." This chilling statement encapsulates a disturbing mindset where the president believes he can disregard the rule of law and target individuals based on unproven allegations. The administration's refusal to provide context or evidence about these strikes raises serious questions about the justification for these actions.
This brazen disregard for international law has sparked warnings from experts, including former Justice Department lawyer Jack Goldsmith, who noted that Trump's actions "destroy the efficacy of law and norms." Harvard Law School professor and former top Justice Department lawyer also expressed concern over the systemic breakdown reflected in Trump's claim.
Meanwhile, lawmakers have been largely silent on this issue, with Republican Senator James Risch stating that he has no plans to hold oversight hearings on the president's policy. The reluctance of Congress to address these concerns raises fears that the administration will continue to operate without accountability.
The Trump administration's actions represent a disturbing trend towards authoritarianism in the United States, where the rule of law is seen as a nicety better ignored. As we struggle to keep up with the escalating number of civilian casualties, it remains to be seen whether Congress and the courts will finally take action to rein in this lawless administration.
The situation highlights the importance of a functioning system that guards against abuses of power and prevents crimes. The Trump administration's decision to bypass these checks has alarming implications for the future of American democracy.
This is insane! Like, what's next? Him just taking over and doing whatever he wants without anyone questioning it? Newsflash: being the President doesn't mean you're above the law! We need Congress to step up and hold him accountable ASAP. But at the same time, I'm kinda surprised more people aren't speaking out about this. Shouldn't we be having a national conversation about what's going on here? 10 operations with 43 civilian casualties is just ridiculous 
. What's the real number of casualties? Are we even sure these are legit strikes or not? We need answers!
so maybe its a silver lining that people like them exist? and who knows, maybe congress will wake up eventually 
. Like, 43 civilian deaths in 7 weeks is not okay, but it's also super concerning that we don't even know the details of these strikes or if they're even legit. And meanwhile, Congress is just sitting around twiddling their thumbs instead of holding hearings or something 
. It's like they're all too scared to take on Trump and his crew. This whole thing feels really sketchy, and I'm starting to think that the US government is slowly but surely losing its grip on accountability 
. What's next? Are we gonna just let Trump do whatever he wants without any checks or balances? 
I'm getting really worried about what's going on here... it's like we're living in a scene from a James Bond movie, but instead of villains, it's our own government. Trump's 'Kill List' is straight outta Machiavelli's playbook - who needs Congress when you've got the nuclear option (or in this case, a bomb)? The fact that these strikes are happening without any accountability or transparency is just chilling... what's next? Targeting dissenting voices online? It's like the administration thinks they're above the law, and that's a recipe for disaster. We need Congress to step up and hold some real oversight hearings on this one - the future of our democracy depends on it 
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trump thinks he can just play god and disregard the law? its crazy how many ppl r just lettin it slide... the system is broke if congress isnt holdin him accountable 
. What's going on with these strikes, are they even targeted? is there any evidence being provided? it's all very suspicious. 
this is a major concern for our democracy and if we don't address it now, we might lose everything.
. Killing civilians in international waters without even a basic understanding of why? It's just not right 
. And to think that Congress is basically doing nothing about it? 
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. It feels like we're sliding into some serious authoritarian territory here 
Doesn't someone have to know why these strikes are happening in the first place?
. But this just feels like a slippery slope 
... where do we draw the line before we lose everything that's good about America? 
and no one's holding them accountable 
. The fact that 43 civilians have lost their lives already is just heartbreaking 
and to think there are more on a "kill list" waiting to happen? It's insane 
. We need to make sure our system of checks and balances works, not be ignored like this 
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. and who needs congress anyway? they're just a bunch of old dudes stuck in their ways. the admin is all about taking matters into its own hands... sounds like a recipe for disaster 
WE NEED TO KNOW WHAT'S REALLY GOING ON HERE AND WHY THESE OPERATIONS ARE HAPPENING WITHOUT CONGRESSIONAL APPROVAL OR ANY EVIDENCE! 
. IT JUST LOOKS LIKE A BIG OL' MESS TO ME, AND WE NEED SOMEONE TO STEP IN AND TAKE CONTROL! 
. I mean, 10 operations with civilian casualties? That's just crazy! We need Congress to step up and start holding some kind of oversight hearings, at least, you know? Like, what's the endgame here? Are we just gonna sit back and let them keep flouting international law? It doesn't feel like a democracy anymore