OREANDA-NEWS Military lawyers and other Pentagon officials have become concerned about the legal implications and legality of US President Donald Trump's expanding military campaign against alleged drug cartels in Latin America. The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) writes about this, citing sources.

"Concerns are related to the validity of the strikes themselves, as well as the legal consequences for American military personnel who participated in the operations," the publication says.

Some Pentagon officials and military lawyers have provided written and oral legal opinions to decision makers at the U.S. Department of Defense, but according to one of the sources, they believe they are being ignored or deliberately sidelined.

On August 8, US President Donald Trump signed a secret directive. In it, the American leader instructed to prepare for strikes against drug cartels in Latin America, which his administration recognized as terrorist organizations.