President <a class="zZygg UbGlr iFzkS qdXbA WCDhQ DbOXS tqUtK GpWVU iJYzE " data-testid="prism-linkbase" href="https://abcnews.go.com/alerts/politics" target="_blank">Donald Trump</a> has directed the Pentagon to prepare options for the possible use of U.S. military force against drug cartels designated as terrorist organizations, two U.S. officials confirmed to ABC News on Friday.

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Trump has directed the Pentagon to prepare options for the possible use of U.S. military force against drug cartels designated as terrorist organizations, officials say.{ai:summary}President Trump has instructed the Pentagon to develop plans for potential military action against drug cartels classified as terrorist organizations, according to two U.S. officials. This directive signals a significant escalation in the U.S. government's approach to combating drug-related violence. #military

Trump directs Pentagon to prepare military options to be used against drug cartels designated as terrorist organizations

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