Rachel Maddow Spins New Conspiracy Theory About Drug Boat Strikes, Illegal Immigration

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Rachel Maddow Spins New Conspiracy Theory About Drug Boat Strikes, Illegal Immigration

1 sourceUpdated Jul 2, 2026

MS NOW host Rachel Maddow claimed Tuesday that President Donald Trump was launching strikes on drug boats to start a war with Venezuela to use the Alien Enemies Act to deport Venezuelans. U.S. military forces have…

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