Trump Announces US Will Target Drug Smuggling on Land

Drug Smuggling Interdiction Efforts

• 🚢 Drugs coming in by sea have decreased by 94%, with efforts now shifting to target land-based smuggling.
• ⚠️ Trump stated that drugs are a direct military threat to the United States, aiming to undermine the country.

Military and Border Security Operations

• ⚔️ Over 25,000 service members have participated in a historic operation to stop the invasion and dismantle cartels.
• 🛡️ The military component of border security is considered just the beginning, with nearly 13,000 patrols conducted along the border.
• 🎖️ Great warriors involved in these operations are being recognized for their service, enduring harsh conditions and sacrificing holidays and weekends.

Legal Designations and Policy Changes

• ⚖️ Drug cartels are being legally declared enemies of the United States and designated as foreign terrorist organizations.
• 🚫 Policies like 'catch and release' have been ended, ensuring illegal border crossers are intercepted, arrested, and deported or imprisoned.

Impact on Illegal Border Crossings

• 📉 As a result of these measures, illegal border crossings have plummeted to the lowest level ever recorded.
• 🚫 For the past seven months, zero illegal aliens have been admitted to the United States.
• 🚶 Millions of people are reportedly self-deporting due to the increased likelihood of capture.