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Trump Warns Countries Trafficking Drugs to U.S. Could Be ‘Subject to Attack’

President Trump said on Dec. 2 that any country trafficking illegal drugs into the United States "is subject to attack," comments made during a White House cabinet meeting where he cited cocaine shipments from Colombia. The warning signals a more confrontational stance toward nations linked to narcotics flows. While no new policy actions were announced, the remark may raise diplomatic and legal questions about potential use of force.

03:58 AM, 12/03/2025Security
Trump Warns Countries Trafficking Drugs to U.S. Could Be ‘Subject to Attack’

On Dec. 2, U.S. President Donald Trump warned that any country found trafficking illegal drugs into the United States could be "subject to attack." He made the statement during a White House cabinet meeting while citing recent cocaine shipments from Colombia.

“Anybody that's doing that and selling it into our country is subject to attack,”

The comment reflects a blunt, confrontational posture toward states and actors tied to drug flows into the United States. While framed as a national-security response to narcotics trafficking, the remark could raise diplomatic and legal questions about the use of force and how the administration might identify and target the responsible parties.

Observers say such statements often signal tougher enforcement priorities, but they also risk heightening tensions with countries accused of involvement—whether directly or indirectly—in illicit drug shipments. No specific actions or new policy measures were announced at the cabinet meeting.

Reporting by Jeff Mason, Doina Chiacu and Ryan Patrick Jones.

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