Kristi Noem Praises Trump's 'War' on 'Terrorist' Drug Traffickers

Declaring War on Drug Traffickers

• 🇺🇸 Governor Kristi Noem praised President Trump's executive order that declared drug cartels and gangs as terrorists.
• 🎯 This declaration signifies a commitment to destroying these groups rather than just fighting them.
• 💔 Over 1 million Americans have died from drug overdoses since 2000 due to these organizations.

Homeland Security Task Force Successes

• 📈 During a September surge, the Homeland Security Task Force conducted over 400 operations in 43 days.
• ⚖️ These operations led to 3,200 terrorists being brought to justice and removed from the streets.
• 💊 Fentanyl entering the country via the southern border has been cut down by 50%.

Interagency Cooperation and Leadership

• 🤝 Noem highlighted the consolidated Homeland Security Task Force, which streamlined over a thousand previous task forces.
• 🚢 The ICE and Coast Guard are actively involved in interdictions at sea and combating violence against agents.
• 🗺️ International cooperation, including operations in the Caribbean with the Department of War, is crucial.
• 🎯 The task force's mission is to eliminate these terrorist organizations to protect future generations of Americans.