Pete Hegseth on National Guard Deployment and Counter-Narco Terrorism Efforts

Attack on National Guardsmen

• 🎯 Two National Guardsmen were critically wounded in a shooting near the White House, an act described as cowardly and dastardly.
• 🇺🇸 The attack targeted heroes willing to serve their country and capital, demonstrating a resolve to never back down.
• 🛡️ In response, President Trump has requested an additional 500 National Guardsmen be deployed to Washington D.C. to ensure safety and security.

Counter-Narco Terrorism Efforts

• 🤝 Productive meetings were held with the Dominican Republic and its minister of defense, focusing on counter-cartel efforts.
• 🌐 Criminality knows no boundaries, extending from Washington D.C. to the Caribbean and the Western Hemisphere.
• ⚔️ The U.S. is dedicated to going after narco-terrorists, vowing to find, fix, and finish them due to the severe impact of drugs on the American public.
• 🤝 President Trump believes in peace through strength, emphasizing a strong stance against those who bring drugs into the United States.

Call for Support

• 🙏 Prayers are requested for the wounded National Guardsmen and their families.
• 🇺🇸 The nation's resolve is stiffened by such acts, with a commitment to securing the capital and cities.