Is Trump’s word the law in US? This is how secret memo eyes to ‘legalise’ Venezuela boat strikes

The US Department of Justice justified killing 80 people in 20 strikes on boats in international waters based on President Trump's words, without legal theory. The memo claims the US and allies are in armed conflict with drug cartels, allowing Trump to use wartime powers for strikes, despite no independent evidence. Critics argue the killings are unlawful, as longstanding US policy requires suspected criminals to be tried in courts, not summarily executed.