Trump has legal authority as Commander in Chief to order military strikes on drug vessels in international waters without Congressional approval.

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False. Attacking Colombian vessels, even those suspected of carrying drugs, constitutes an act of war requiring Congressional authorization under Article I, Section 8. The War Powers Resolution allows presidents to respond to attacks on the U.S., but doesn''t authorize offensive military action against foreign vessels in international waters. Trump''s threat to strike drug vessels goes beyond normal anti-drug interdiction, which involves Coast Guard boarding and seizure rather than military attacks. Attacking vessels without Congressional approval violates Constitutional war powers and could trigger conflicts with Colombia and other nations.

Trump has legal authority as Commander in Chief to order military strikes on drug vessels in international waters without Congressional approval.

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