A prominent figure within the Sinaloa Cartel has acknowledged that President Donald Trump's stringent measures at the southern border have complicated their operations.
This revelation emerged in a CNN report released on Tuesday, where the cartel member, concealed behind a mask and sunglasses, conversed with CNN's senior national correspondent, David Culver. The cartel operative candidly admitted that Trump's intensified efforts against the cartels have rendered his work "tougher" and "more difficult."
During the interview, Culver inquired, "Do you think what President Trump has been doing has been making your job tougher?" The cartel member responded affirmatively, saying, "Oh yeah. Yeah." When pressed further by Culver, "Yes? But its becoming more difficult you think?" the cartel member reiterated, "Yep."
As reported by Conservative Daily News, President Trump took decisive action by signing an executive order on January 20, designating the cartels as foreign terror organizations. This order seeks the "total elimination" of these criminal entities that pose a threat to the United States' territory, safety, and security.
In a bold move, Trump authorized the U.S. military in early August to treat Latin American cartels as foreign terrorist organizations, permitting airstrikes to disrupt cartel activities in the Caribbean Sea. Additionally, the administration has initiated military strikes on drug-trafficking vessels transporting illegal substances toward the U.S. coast.
U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia, Jeanine Pirro, announced on September 4 that her office, in collaboration with federal agencies, intercepted 1,300 barrels of methamphetamine precursors en route from Shanghai to the Sinaloa Cartel. Furthermore, the Pentagon is contemplating drone strikes against drug traffickers operating within Venezuela.
In a conversation with Daily Caller White House correspondent Reagan Reese on September 2, President Trump disclosed that Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum declined his proposal to deploy U.S. military forces to combat the cartels. Trump remarked that Sheinbaum is "very scared" of such an intervention, given the cartels' substantial influence in Mexico.
The ongoing efforts to dismantle these criminal organizations underscore the administration's commitment to safeguarding American borders and citizens. As the battle against the cartels intensifies, the effectiveness of these measures remains a focal point of national security discussions.
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