"The world no longer takes Trump seriously."

Well Duh! It took them long enough to catch up.

My question is, why did the U.S, Navy abandon protocol and follow an illegal order?

Why didn't they just stop the suspect Venezuelan vessel, board, search, seize and arrest (if called for?)

REDIAL

"No, no. His latest gig is he's not interested in the Peace Prize, he just wants to "save lives".

LOL That'll be the day.

The real question is, can Trump walk and chew gum at the same time?

Likely no. If Trump's history is any teacher, he would fail at both. But he'd kill a lot of people and do a lot of damage trying.