U.S. Defense Secretary Signals Potential Military Action Against Mexican Cartels

Pete Hegseth emphasized that President Trump's administration considers all options, including strikes in Mexico, to address cartels designated as terrorist organizations.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated that military action against Mexican cartels is a possibility, pending President Trump's decision.
The Trump administration has officially designated cartels as foreign terrorist organizations through an executive order signed on Trump's first day in office.
Hegseth highlighted the military's shift toward prioritizing homeland defense, particularly at the U.S.-Mexico border.
The administration aims to combat cartels' roles in drug trafficking, violence, and targeting of Americans at the southern border.
Hegseth reiterated that the U.S. military will take robust measures to secure the border and protect Americans if directed by the president.