Ex-DHS Chief on Trump, Insurrection Act, and Targeting Cartels

Insurrection Act and Local Law Enforcement

• ⚠️ Insurrection Act invocation is considered "certainly on the table" by former acting DHS Secretary Chad Wolf.
• 💡 The issue stems from a lack of cooperation from blue state leadership and local law enforcement with federal agencies like ICE.
• 🎯 Local police are reportedly told to "stand down" during violent protests, forcing ICE to make arrests.

US Pressure on Mexico for Cartel Operations

• 🎯 The U.S. is reportedly pressuring Mexico to allow military operations against fentanyl labs.
• 🤝 The Trump administration seeks a willing partner in Mexico for bilateral operations, not necessarily direct U.S. military boots on the ground.
• ⚖️ If Mexico does not cooperate, the administration is exploring other options, potentially including targeting narco politicians.

Combating Drug Flow from Colombia

• 📈 The administration is focused on combating illegal narcotics from Colombia and other transit countries.
• 🗳️ Hopes are pinned on a potential new government in Colombia after upcoming presidential elections that may be more amenable to US partnership.
• 🌍 The strategy encompasses all routes and challenges in the war on drugs, including those from Venezuela and through Mexico.
• ✅ Early successes are noted, with overdose deaths reportedly down significantly.