Trump Presides Over Africa Peace Deal Amid War Crimes Questions
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President Donald Trump helped announce a peace agreement between the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda on Friday. The event at the White House aimed to end decades of conflict in Central Africa.
The diplomatic moment occurred amid serious questions about another conflict. On the same day, officials from Mr. Trump's administration faced congressional questioning about U.S. military actions.
Lawmakers investigated possible war crimes committed during the global "war on drugs." The inquiry focused on a 2019 incident where the U.S. Coast Guard, under military command, fired on suspected drug smugglers off the coast of Florida. Three people were killed.
The simultaneous events created a stark contrast in the president's agenda. His administration showcased high-level diplomacy while also defending controversial lethal force policies abroad.