83% of Americans Demand End to Secrecy on Lethal Extrajudicial Boat Strikes

Americans are speaking clearly: secrecy must end, and accountability must begin.

Blue Press Journal – A new national poll reveals a striking consensus among the American public: 83% of respondents believe the Trump administration should end its secrecy surrounding alleged lethal, extrajudicial boat strikes in the Caribbean and other international waters. Nearly seven in ten voters say the administration has failed to provide adequate evidence to justify the reported killing of at least 114 individuals during these operations.

Despite the gravity of these allegations, the administration has offered little transparency about the scope, legality, or oversight of this campaign. According to human rights observers, targeted bombings of alleged drug-smuggling vessels have continued into the new year—operations carried out far from public scrutiny and without clear accountability. 

This lack of disclosure has become even more concerning in light of recent geopolitical developments. While headlines have focused on President Trump’s unlawful attempt to depose Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and gain control over the country’s oil reserves, the boat strike campaign has persisted largely unnoticed. For critics, this raises troubling questions about the administration’s priorities, its adherence to international law, and its respect for human rights.

Transparency is a cornerstone of democratic governance. When lethal force is used beyond U.S. borders—particularly in cases where evidence is scarce and oversight is absent—the public has a right to know the rationale, legal basis, and consequences of such actions. The overwhelming demand for disclosure reflected in the poll underscores a deep mistrust of secretive military and paramilitary activities conducted without congressional debate or judicial review.