Republican Leader Releases Strange Message
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Senator James Lankford (R-Okla.) is urging the Trump administration to keep Congress in the loop after U.S. forces launched a bold series of precision strikes against Venezuelan drug-smuggling vessels — a move cheered by many Americans tired of seeing deadly fentanyl pour across borders.
Appearing on C-SPAN’s new “Ceasefire” program Thursday, Lankford said he supports President Trump’s mission to wipe out narco-terrorists but believes lawmakers deserve a clearer picture of ongoing operations.
“The administration needs to give insight to Congress — that’s part of it,” Lankford said. “If this level of action were happening under Biden without oversight, I’d be apoplectic.”
Lankford was joined by Sen. Chris Coons (D-Del.), who admitted he was “stunned” to learn about the military campaign from the press instead of intelligence briefings.
Trump’s No-Nonsense Message to Cartels: “We’re Going to Kill Them”
President Donald J. Trump made it clear this week that his administration is done playing games with international drug cartels. Speaking to reporters, Trump said the Venezuelan vessels targeted by U.S. forces were deeply involved in drug trafficking operations, which the Maduro regime continues to deny.
“We’re not going to ask for a declaration of war,” Trump said. “We’re just going to kill the people bringing drugs into our country. OK? We’re going to kill them.”
Since September, ten direct strikes have been carried out on suspected narco-trafficking boats in the Caribbean. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth shared powerful video footage on the social platform X, showing explosions lighting up the night sky.
“If you’re a narco-terrorist bringing poison into our hemisphere, we’ll treat you the same way we treated Al-Qaeda — day or night we’ll map your networks, follow your people, pursue you, and eliminate the threat.”
Americans Are Dying — And Trump Is Taking Action
Sen. Lankford made clear that he stands with the President’s tough approach, emphasizing how drug-related deaths have devastated families across Oklahoma and the nation.
“Oklahomans are dying from meth, cocaine, and fentanyl-laced drugs,” Lankford told host Dasha Burns. “President Trump turned the volume up to 11 — and that’s the right move.”
He added that Congress should not obstruct the mission but coordinate more closely with the White House.
“We’re allies in this fight, not opponents,” Lankford said. “We just need to communicate as co-equal branches while saving American lives.”
⚡ Key Takeaway for Readers
While Washington debates procedures, President Trump is delivering results — striking at the heart of cartels that have flooded American communities with deadly drugs. Many conservatives see this as proof that strong leadership still matters when it comes to national defense and border security.
