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Jack Reed: “If the White House truly believed that these are terrorist organizations and the Defense Secretary truly thinks Tren de…”

On the recordNovember 29, 2025
If the White House truly believed that these are terrorist organizations and the Defense Secretary truly thinks Tren de Aragua compares to al-Qaida, the administration should come to Congress and request a AUMF.
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Jack Reed
Democratic · Rhode Island
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usatoday.com
Nov 29, 2025

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Reed calls for congressional authorization for military action against drug organizations.

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