Trump Declares 'Armed Conflict' Against Drug Cartels

In a memorandum recently acquired by ABC News, President Donald Trump has declared that the United States has entered a state of formal "armed conflict" with drug cartels. These organizations have been labeled as "unlawful combatants" by the administration.

This announcement follows a series of U.S. military actions targeting vessels in the Caribbean.

A memo detailing this new stance was shared with multiple congressional committees earlier this week.