By Rachel Dobkin

Copyright independent

Donald Trump ordered two strikes on what he claimed were Venezuelan drug boats, resulting in the deaths of 14 individuals.

Vice President JD Vance joked about the deadly strikes at a Michigan rally, stating he “wouldn’t go fishing right now” in the affected area.

Vance’s comments sparked widespread criticism online, with social media users questioning the legality of the strikes and his perceived giddiness about violence.

Senator Tim Kaine and 24 other Democratic senators challenged the administration’s legal justification for the strikes, demanding further information.

Venezuela’s interior minister refuted Trump’s claims, asserting that none of the 11 people killed in one strike were drug traffickers or members of the Tren de Aragua gang.