Trump Calls For New Military Action
President Donald Trump has signed a powerful new directive ordering the Pentagon to prepare military operations against violent drug cartels officially designated as foreign terrorist organizations.
According to The New York Times, the move was made in secret, giving the Trump administration the legal authority to treat these cartels as national security threats instead of just criminal gangs. Military leaders are now reportedly drafting plans to target these groups directly—though some legal battles could arise if strikes occur without congressional approval.
A Bold Step to Protect the Homeland
White House spokesperson Anna Kelly told The Hill that safeguarding the homeland remains President Trump’s highest priority, which is why he made the decisive move to label multiple cartels and gangs as foreign terrorist organizations.
Since taking office, Trump has been relentless in his mission to destroy the cartels that smuggle deadly drugs into America. His executive order labeling them as terrorist organizations has already expanded law enforcement powers to freeze assets, arrest members, and dismantle their global networks.
Mexico Pushes Back on U.S. Troop Deployment
In May, Trump confirmed he offered to send U.S. troops into Mexico to confront the cartels head-on. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo rejected the offer, insisting, “We can collaborate. We can work together. But you in your territory, and us in ours. We can share information, but we will never accept the presence of the United States Army in our territory.”
Escalating the Fight Against America’s Enemies
While Mexico refuses boots on the ground, Trump’s latest directive signals a major escalation—treating these cartels not as mere criminals, but as terrorist organizations threatening America’s safety and sovereignty.
With cartel-related violence and fentanyl deaths surging, Trump’s plan could mark a turning point in America’s war on drugs—bringing the full weight of U.S. military power to bear on the cartels that poison our streets.
