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Military members fear legal risk tied to boat strikes

DEC 13, 20256 MIN
Trump's Terms

Military members fear legal risk tied to boat strikes

DEC 13, 20256 MIN

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U.S. service members — including staff officers and at least one drone pilot — are seeking advice from outside groups, fearing they could face legal consequences for any involvement in the Trump administration's lethal strikes on suspected drug boats. NPR's Ryan Lucas reports. 

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