The Trump administration sinks to a new low – opening fire on drowning men | Jonathan Freedland

US Military Launches Devastating Strikes on Drowning Men in International Waters, Bringing Death Toll to 87.

In a shocking and disturbing turn of events, the Trump administration has authorized yet another deadly strike on a small boat carrying passengers who were desperately trying to stay afloat in international waters. The attack killed four people, bringing the total death toll from such incidents to an alarming 87.

The incident has sparked widespread condemnation, with many questioning whether the Trump administration's actions constitute war crimes. According to reports, the US military attacked the targeted boat twice, with the second strike killing two survivors who were clinging to the wreckage. The Defence Secretary, Pete Hegseth, allegedly gave a verbal command to "kill them all", which has raised serious concerns about the administration's handling of the situation.

The law of war is clear: members of the armed forces and other persons wounded, sick, or shipwrecked must be respected and protected in all circumstances. The US military's actions seem to defy this principle, with many arguing that the attack was a clear case of extrajudicial killings.

The Trump administration has been criticized for its handling of the situation, with some Republicans uneasy about the implications of such an action. However, others have defended the administration's position, suggesting that the boat's occupants were legitimate targets because they had previously called in help from fellow "narco terrorists".

However, the evidence suggests otherwise. Footage obtained by Democrats shows the killing of men in distress, their vessel destroyed and posing no threat to anyone. The fact that there is no declared war on these vessels only adds to the outrage, with many arguing that this constitutes a gross abuse of power.

The incident has also raised questions about Trump's personal involvement in the negotiations. Sources have revealed that his administration is pushing for a deal that would bring significant economic benefits, including access to Russia's vast natural resources and billions of dollars in frozen assets.

Critics argue that this motivation has corrupted the entire operation, with Trump using his influence to advance his own business interests rather than prioritizing the safety and security of American citizens. As one expert noted, "Nobody on those boats can be killed legally by the United States military."

The incident is part of a broader pattern of behaviour that suggests the Trump administration is more interested in pursuing its own agenda than upholding international law or protecting human life. Whether this constitutes a war crime remains to be seen, but one thing is certain: the Trump administration's actions are deeply troubling and demand scrutiny from all corners of society.

In the wake of this latest incident, many are left wondering what other depths of depravity the Trump administration will sink to in its pursuit of power and profit. As one commentator put it, "The Trump administration is somehow managing to plumb new lows, and not only in Latin America."

The incident serves as a stark reminder that the President of the United States has significant powers and responsibilities that should be wielded with restraint and respect for international law. Anything less would be a betrayal of the trust placed in him by the American people.

As the full extent of this scandal becomes clear, one thing is certain: the Trump administration's actions will have far-reaching consequences that will impact not just the United States but also the global community at large. The question on everyone's mind now is whether this administration will be held accountable for its actions.
 
🚨😱 Can you believe what's going on with the US military? 87 people dead and it's like, totally unacceptable 🤕 The fact that they attacked a boat in international waters where people were just trying to survive is just heartbreaking 💔 It's not like they posed any threat to anyone. I mean, what's next? Is this going to become some kind of US policy to just target anyone who gets caught at sea? 😳 And the part about Trump's personal involvement and how he's pushing for economic benefits is just shady 🤑 Like, come on, Mr President! Can't you see that this is not just about power and profit, but human lives? 💀
 
🤯 This is insane, a deadly strike in international waters is a total red flag 🚨. Who do they think they are? The US military knows better than to attack people who are just trying to survive in distress ⛔️. And now this verbal command thingy from the Defence Secretary is like, totally unacceptable 😡. It's not hard to see why Democrats are all over this and Republicans are getting uneasy 🤷‍♂️. Trump's personal involvement is also super shady 💸. I mean what other motivations could drive someone to do something so heinous? The fact that it's about economic benefits and access to Russia's resources makes it even worse 😤. The US should be upholding international law, not trampling over people's rights 🚫. This whole incident is just a huge embarrassment for the country 🤦‍♂️.
 
can u believe this?? 😩 they're literally killing people who are trying to survive in international waters... 87 deaths and counting, all because of trump's paranoia about "narco terrorists" 🤬 meanwhile the us military is just raking it in from all those war contracts 💸 and trump's making bank off it too 🤑 i mean what's next? attacking aid convoys or something? this is wild 🌪️
 
🚨🌊 what a sickening turn of events! I mean, who in their right mind orders a military strike on people trying to stay alive? 🤯 87 deaths is just insane and the fact that it's been covered up with some lame excuse about "narco terrorists" is just laughable. We all know how that narrative plays out... I'm calling BS from day one. 😒
 
🚨 This is absolutely horrific 🤯, like what even is going on with the US military right now? They're literally killing people who are trying to survive in international waters 🌊 and it's all being swept under the rug because of some shady deal with Russia 💸? It's just not right, you know? 🙅‍♂️ The whole situation stinks of corruption and abuse of power 🚽. And can we talk about how Trump is using his influence to push his own agenda instead of prioritizing human life and security? 🤦‍♂️ it's just disgusting 😷
 
🚨🌊 This is absolutely appalling 🤯... what kind of "leadership" allows their military to target innocent people in distress? The lack of transparency and accountability from the Trump admin is staggering 🤔. It's not just about the numbers, it's about the principle - do we as a nation condone this kind of brutality? ⚖️ The fact that there are no declared war on these vessels only adds to the outrage 💥... what exactly are they afraid of?
 
I'M TOTALLY FURIOUS ABOUT THIS!!! THE US MILITARY SHOULD NEVER ATTACK PEOPLE WHO ARE DESPERATELY TRYING TO SURVIVE IN INTERNATIONAL WATERS!! IT'S LIKE, WE'RE TALKING ABOUT HUMAN BEINGS HERE, NOT ENEMIES OF THE STATE!! THE FACT THAT THERE'S NO DECLARED WAR ON THESE VESSELS MAKES THIS WHOLE THING EVEN MORE OUTRAGEOUS!!! AND TO THINK THAT TRUMP IS GETTING ECONOMIC BENEFITS FROM THIS INCIDENT???? IT'S JUST WRONG, YOU KNOW?!
 
🚫😱💀🌊[Image of a sinking boat with a red "X" marked through it]

💔😢🕊️[GIF of a person drowning, with the words "NOOOO!" written above it in bold letters]

🤥💸🤑[Meme of Donald Trump with a moneybag and a devilish grin, captioned " Business as Usual"]
 
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