| Bush | Obama | |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 7 | 0 |
| 2005 | 15 | 0 |
| 2006 | 94 | 0 |
| 2007 | 63 | 0 |
| 2008 | 301 | 0 |
| 2009 | 0 | 549 |
| 2010 | 0 | 849 |
| 2011 | 0 | 517 |
| 2012 | 0 | 306 |
Number of Casualties
Sources:
natsec.newamerica.net
Share:
| Bush | Obama | |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 7 | 0 |
| 2005 | 15 | 0 |
| 2006 | 94 | 0 |
| 2007 | 63 | 0 |
| 2008 | 301 | 0 |
| 2009 | 0 | 549 |
| 2010 | 0 | 849 |
| 2011 | 0 | 517 |
| 2012 | 0 | 306 |
Since 2009, 4 U.S. citizens have been killed by drone strikes. However, the 4 Americans killed are just a fraction of the estimated 2221 total casualties caused by drone strikes in Pakistan since 2009. The Obama administration is pulling back due to fewer remaining targets and diplomatic strain.