What does Trump want with boat strike campaign?

The Trump administration's Operation Southern Spear, a campaign of US airstrikes against alleged drug boats in the Caribbean and eastern Pacific, aims to combat narcotics trafficking from Latin America to the US. With the deployment of substantial military assets, including the USS Gerald R Ford aircraft carrier, questions arise about the legality and impact of these strikes. While the US claims they are necessary for national security, concerns have been raised about targeting civilians and the potential for a broader conflict, particularly with Venezuela.