Back on September 5, when President Trump was defending the September killing of 11 alleged Venezuelan narco-traffickers , he said, “We’re strong on drugs. However, for the three attacks, President Trump provided video tapes which he said showed the speed boats each being destroyed. However, what’s also missing from much of the current media coverage is what the U.S. had initiated during the Biden administration to counter hemisphere drug cartels. The Cipher Brief is committed to publishing a range of perspectives on national security issues submitted by deeply experienced national security professionals. Have a perspective to share based on your experience in the national security field?