The President's Daily Brief PDB Afternoon Bulletin | September 16th, 2025: US Navy Smokes Another Venezuelan Narco-Boat & IDF Begins Gaza City Ground Invasion
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Sep 16, 2025 The U.S. military takes decisive action, destroying a Venezuelan narco-boat loaded with drugs, marking a shift to treating cartels as terrorist threats. Meanwhile, Israel intensifies its ground offensive in Gaza City, deploying tens of thousands of troops and facing significant civilian displacement. The podcast also highlights the staggering rise of credit card debt in America, surpassing $1 trillion, alongside potential solutions for managing personal finances. It's a potent mix of geopolitics and financial realities.
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Second Venezuelan Narco-Boat Sunk
- The U.S. struck a Venezuelan narco-boat, killing traffickers and scattering cocaine and fentanyl across the sea.
- Mike Baker reports the White House says President Trump personally ordered the kinetic strike under Southern Command watch.
Cartel Terror Label Changes Rules
- The administration reframed cartels by designating them as foreign terrorist organizations, unlocking expanded military authorities.
- That legal change lets the Pentagon target and destroy vessels rather than rely on Coast Guard boardings and arrests.
Use Forceful Deterrence Against Shipments
- Pressure and deterrence are central to U.S. messaging: identify traffickers and stop their boats, Rubio says.
- The policy implies governments should use forceful measures to reduce shipments and deter cartel operations.