Draft Bill Would Authorize Trump to Kill People He Deems Narco-Terrorists
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A draft bill proposes to authorize Trump to kill individuals deemed 'narco-terrorists', sparking concerns over broad executive power and potential misuse, with commenters questioning the implications for various groups and individuals.
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> The draft appears to be modeled on the broad authorization that Congress granted President George W. Bush after the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks. Like that one, it does not name a specific enemy — empowering the president to decide whom to target — and is not confined to geographical limits.
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