US Defense Secretary says Trump can decide military strikes on his own.

According to the news from the Associated Press, on the 6th local time, US Secretary of Defense Esper defended the US strike against suspected drug trafficking groups. He stated that President Trump has the right to take military action "based on his own judgment" to maintain national security. Esper refuted criticisms of the attacks. According to reports, multiple airstrikes have resulted in over 80 deaths and have raised concerns about potential violations of international law. Esper claimed that the actions were aimed at protecting American citizens, were "legitimate," and compared the current strikes to the anti-terrorist war after the 2001 "9/11" attacks. Esper emphasized, "If you serve a designated terrorist organization and drive ships carrying drugs to the US, we will find you, sink you, and show no mercy." He also stated, "President Trump is able and will take decisive military action based on his judgment to protect America's national interests. No country in the world should doubt this." In recent days, the US military's actions have been questioned by various parties, including the domestic Democratic Party.