Trump Declares War on Mexican Drug Cartels in Congressional Address

President Trump announces new measures, including designating cartels as terrorist organizations, to combat their influence and violence.

President Trump, in his Tuesday night speech to Congress, declared that the U.S. is waging war on Mexican drug cartels, labeling them as foreign terrorist organizations.
The designation allows the federal government to use expanded tools to target cartels, similar to actions taken against groups like ISIS.
The Trump administration has already secured the extradition of 29 cartel leaders from Mexico, following threats of tariffs against the country.
Border Czar Tom Homan emphasized the administration’s strategy to cut off cartel funding by securing the southern border and disrupting smuggling routes.
Homan highlighted record-low border crossings and pledged to dismantle cartel operations globally, aiming to reduce their power and influence over Mexico.