The Trump administration has informed Congress that the War Powers Law does not apply to military strikes involving drug cartels. This stance has been reinforced by various statements asserting that actions against alleged drug vessels do not violate the War Powers Resolution. As the deadline for the 60-day clock approaches, experts question the legality of these strikes. Trump has expressed that he does not require a declaration of war for military actions in Venezuela, emphasizing a positioned readiness to proceed irrespective of congressional approval. The Department of Justice supports his stance, stating that these targeted military actions against suspected drug smugglers at sea are legally permissible.