Did Trump Relax UAV Strikes Outside War Zones Rules? Published May 4th, 2021 - 07:27 GMT The Biden administration on Friday unsealed rules for counterterrorism operations - such as drone strikes and commando raids - that were secretly issued by Trump in 2017. (AFP/ file photo) Highlights Joe Biden's administration on Friday unsealed a set of rules for counterterrorism operations secretly issued by Donald Trump in 2017. Donald Trump relaxed rules for counterterrorism operations outside war zones and gave more control to commanders on the ground when he took over the White House. Also Read Joe Biden's administration on Friday unsealed a set of rules secretly issued by his predecessor in 2017 which are now being reviewed by the White House to see if they should be tightened.