Trump Faces New Republican Challenge Over Epstein Files; Pentagon Confirms Strike on Alleged drug Vessel
A new republican challenger has emerged to contest Donald Trump’s ongoing dominance within the party, centering the debate on access to files related to Jeffrey Epstein. Simultaneously, the Pentagon confirmed a military strike on a vessel suspected of drug trafficking in the eastern Pacific, resulting in three fatalities.
The challenge regarding the Epstein files adds another layer of complexity to the unfolding 2025 presidential race, possibly forcing Trump to address lingering questions about his associations.This development occurs alongside a demonstration of U.S. military action against narcotics smuggling, highlighting the Biden management’s continued efforts to disrupt illicit drug routes-a policy with significant implications for regional security and domestic drug control.
According to a statement released Sunday by the U.S. Southern Command, intelligence confirmed the vessel was engaged in narcotics smuggling along a known trafficking route. The boat was struck by the Southern Spear joint taskforce while operating in international waters. The Pentagon did not disclose the vessel’s origin or the institution it was linked to.
“Intelligence confirmed that the vessel was involved in illicit narcotics smuggling,transiting along a known narco-trafficking route,and carrying narcotics,” the Southern Command announced in a social media post.
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