The President's Daily Brief PDB Afternoon Bulletin | August 8th, 2025: Trump Greenlights Covert War Against Cartels & Israel Approves Gaza War Expansion
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Aug 8, 2025 The U.S. ramps up its war on drugs as President Trump authorizes military action against Latin American cartels. This bold move raises significant legal and international questions. Meanwhile, Israel unveils a controversial plan to expand its operations in Gaza City, aiming to uproot Hamas while facing global criticism over its humanitarian implications. The podcast delves into the complexities of these geopolitical strategies, highlighting the potential consequences for regional stability.
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Echoes Of The Panama Precedent
- Mike Baker compares a possible intervention to the 1989 Panama invasion that removed Manuel Noriega.
- The analogy highlights operational precedent alongside likely U.N. condemnation and diplomatic fallout.
Surveillance Infrastructure Is Already In Place
- CIA drones are already flying over Mexico hunting fentanyl labs and sharing intelligence with Mexican authorities.
- Northern Command has logged hundreds of surveillance missions along the southern border, creating operational-ready infrastructure.
Pentagon Legal Team Shake-Up
- The administration fired top military lawyers and installed new appointees aligned with a more aggressive posture.
- Mike Baker suggests this reshuffle could widen legal interpretations authorizing force against cartels.
