“On this historic day, we are announcing a brand-new military alliance to wipe out the criminal gangs that are wreaking havoc in our region,” Trump declared.
He noted that maritime drug interdiction efforts had already achieved significant results, reducing trafficking by as much as 96%, and said the new alliance would intensify such operations.
Trump also pledged that the United States is ready to support its allies with powerful military force, including precision missile strikes against cartel leaders in their strongholds.
“The core of this agreement is a commitment to use lethal military force to destroy vicious gangs and terrorist networks once and for all,” he said.
Strengthening Border Security and Fighting Drugs
Trump provided detailed remarks on border security and anti-drug efforts, calling them a critical battle to protect Americans from criminal networks and dangerous narcotics.
He sharply criticized the “open border” policies of previous administrations, claiming they had allowed at least 25 million people to enter the United States.