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Reporter: The president of Venezuela called the strike on the boat illegal
Trump: What’s illegal is the fact that 300 million people died last year from drugs pic.twitter.com/ZjU0Fxmsky
— Acyn (@Acyn) September 14, 2025
In this shocking exchange caught on camera, a reporter questions President Donald Trump about the Venezuelan president’s claim that a recent U.S. strike on a drug-smuggling vessel was “illegal.” Trump fires back with a bold response, flipping the narrative and delivering a powerful message: “What’s illegal is the fact that 300 million people died last year from drugs.” This fiery moment highlights Trump’s tough stance on drug trafficking and his unwavering defense of U.S. actions to protect American lives.