An official from the Marines told the outlet that a Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) “stands ready to execute lawful orders."
Citing two US defense officials, the outlet reported that the move is part of a broader mission to ready military assets to target the drug cartels. A third person familiar with the plans told the outlet that the additional military assets are “aimed at addressing threats to US national security from specially designated narco-terrorist organizations in the region.”
Included in the deployment is the Jima Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, reporting to US Southern Command. The effort has reportedly been underway for the past three weeks.
A P8 Poseidon reconnaissance aircraft, nuclear-powered submarine, multiple destroyers, and a guided-missile cruiser are also being allocated to US Southern Command as part of the effort. One of the officials told the outlet that the buildup of the military assets is meant to show the force of the US military rather than the targeting of the cartels.
However, having the military assets at the ready allows for more options if Trump orders military action to take place.
An official from the Marines told the outlet that a Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) “stands ready to execute lawful orders and support the combatant commanders in the needs that are requested of them."
A memo from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth earlier this year instructed the Pentagon to “seal our borders, repel forms of invasion including unlawful mass migration, narcotics trafficking, human smuggling and trafficking, and other criminal activities, and deport illegal aliens in coordination with the Department of Homeland Security.”
Last week, it was reported by the New York Times that Trump signed a directive for the Pentagon to start using military force against some drug cartels in Latin America
Powered by The Post Millennial CMS™ Comments
Join and support independent free thinkers!
We’re independent and can’t be cancelled. The establishment media is increasingly dedicated to divisive cancel culture, corporate wokeism, and political correctness, all while covering up corruption from the corridors of power. The need for fact-based journalism and thoughtful analysis has never been greater. When you support The Post Millennial, you support freedom of the press at a time when it's under direct attack. Join the ranks of independent, free thinkers by supporting us today for as little as $1.
Remind me next month
To find out what personal data we collect and how we use it, please visit our Privacy Policy
Comments