In a bold and unmistakable move, the Trump administration has escalated its efforts to combat drug cartels by declaring them unlawful combatants. This marks a significant shift in the United States’ approach to handling these criminal organizations and sends a loud and undeniable message: America is no longer messing around. President Trump, known for his directness, has decided that the time has come to take the fight directly to the cartels, who have been wreaking havoc with their nefarious activities from the borders to the shores.
The recent actions include three strikes on alleged drug smuggling vessels in the Caribbean, two of which originated from Venezuela, demonstrating that the administration is not shying away from using military force where necessary. It’s about time! The memo obtained by Fox News highlighted how the situation has reached a critical point, necessitating the use of self-defense against what is now considered ongoing attacks by these terrorist organizations. Previous administrations may have let things slide for too long, but this is a new era.
Texas Congressman Chip Roy spoke about the importance of labeling these cartels as terrorist organizations, something he has been advocating for years. He praised President Trump for taking decisive action via executive order. With an arsenal of both military might and legal tools, the administration can now not only target the financial networks and support structures of these cartels but also push for harsher sentences for offenders in court. A clear signal is being sent: if American lives are at risk from the poison they are pushing, there will be dire consequences.
While some may wonder if this signifies a future with American troops on Mexican soil, the focus is on employing technology and strategic military capabilities such as drones. Nevertheless, the core message remains as indelible as a prom night memory: this administration is serious about ending the cartel-induced drug crisis that has plagued countless American families. Whether the cartels or the leaders across South America and Mexico understand this message is another matter. However, ignoring such warnings would be unwise, to say the least.
On Capitol Hill, Democrats seem to be entangled in their own web of confusion concerning government shutdowns. President Trump has seized this opportunity, wasting no time identifying and potentially slashing redundant government agencies. The shutdown reflects the Democrats’ penchant for spending, now hilariously backfiring as attention turns to their allocation of billions towards healthcare for illegal immigrants. In a four-step dance of denial, they begin by denying it ever happened, shift to conspiracy claims, timidly admit a little bit, and finally proclaim it as beneficial—what a tangled tango! As the shutdown drama unfolds, one thing is crystal clear: this administration is walking the talk, tackling the issues head-on, much to the dismay and bewilderment of its critics.
