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They are looking for answers as to why the administration elected to fire on the cartel, rather than rounding them up, and some are wary the strike could expand the president\u2019s authority to call upon his war powers. There have also been questions about details of the attack and desire for proof that the boat itself was actually what the administration says it was.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhat a despicable and thoughtless sentiment it is to glorify killing someone without a trial,\u201d Paul said of Vance\u2019s Saturday post.”<\/p>\n
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