The President's Daily Brief

November 10th, 2025: U.S. Deploys “Ghostrider” Gunship South of the Border & a Rift in the Kremlin

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Nov 10, 2025
Washington is ramping up military presence in Latin America with the AC-130J Ghostrider now deployed to El Salvador, hinting at serious intentions. Tensions rise in the Kremlin as reports suggest Lavrov may be sidelined following a failed summit attempt. In Europe, drone sightings disrupt flights at major Belgian airports, raising airspace security concerns. Meanwhile, North Korea is escalating rhetoric, threatening action after the U.S. aircraft carrier's arrival in South Korea, adding to regional instability.
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US Gunships Forward-Deployed In The Caribbean

  • The U.S. has deployed AC-130J Ghostrider gunships and other aircraft to El Salvador, expanding a forward presence in the Caribbean.
ANECDOTE

El Salvador Acts As A Forward Base

  • El Salvador's president Nayib Bukele welcomed U.S. operations and has opened ports and imprisoned deportees aligned with U.S. interests.
INSIGHT

Build-Up Suggests Power Projection, Not Just Counternarcotics

  • Officials say deployments support counter-narcotics missions but the scale suggests broader regional power projection aimed at Venezuela.
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