Expert questions legality of U.S. strikes on drug boats
By The BriefBrief
Brian Finucane, a senior adviser for the U.S. program at the International Crisis Group, discusses on “The Daily Report” the Trump administration’s deadly campaign against alleged drug-smuggling boats. He raises questions about the legality of the U.S. strikes as the death toll reaches 227.
WHO:Brian Finucane
WHAT:Finucane questions the legality of U.S. strikes on alleged drug-smuggling boats amid a reported death toll of 227.
WHEN:Reported Sep 2, 2026 at 7:40 PM ET
WHERE:USA
WHY:He is reacting to the Trump administration’s deadly campaign against alleged drug-smuggling boats and the reported deaths from the strikes.
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