looks like the idea comes up all the time...

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Letter_of_marque#21st-century_...

  The United States has not legally commissioned any privateers since 1815

is questionable ATM.

They Spoke English, Wore U.S. Flags and Attacked Fishermen. Who Were They? - https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/12/world/americas/ecuador-fi...

US claims it is not responsible for strikes on Ecuadorian fishing boats – so who is? - https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jun/13/ecuador-fishin...

This story has been getting increased attention and commentators have raised questions about Erik Prince, other PMC's and Letters of Marque.

It has always been here.....they just want to legitimize it for the backlash coming