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Expert questions legality of U.S. strikes on drug boats

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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