Vance and Hegseth Tour Southern Border, Discuss Cartel Designations

Border Tour and Cartel Designation

• 📌 Vice President Vance and others toured the Southern Border as part of the Trump Administration's focus on immigration.
• 💬 Questions were raised about whether designating cartels as terrorist organizations allows the U.S. to strike them within Mexico.
• 🇺🇸 The U.S. military's resources can be deployed for serious border enforcement, but the hope is for Mexico to take action against cartels.

Warz Cartel Designation Debate

• ❓ Concerns were voiced about why the Warz linia Cartel, operating near El Paso, has not been designated as a terrorist organization.
• 🚨 Law enforcement and community leaders in El Paso expressed shock and surprise that the cartel was not designated, believing it would offer a layer of protection.
• 🤫 Community leaders are hesitant to speak out publicly due to fear of retaliation from cartel affiliates living in the U.S., creating a target on their backs.

Future Designations and Strategy

• 🗣️ President Trump has indicated he will not shy away from designating cartel organizations if necessary to protect the American people.
• 🤝 The U.S. consults with leaders from the Department of Defense and other governments when considering terrorist designations.
• 🗺️ The U.S. maintains the option to designate further organizations if deemed necessary for national security.
• 📈 It is suggested that more designations might occur in the future, as deliberations are ongoing.