Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL) claimed that drug cartels hold operational control of both U.S. borders, emphasizing the urgency of addressing the fentanyl crisis in America. He credited President Trump’s recent tariff threats against Canada and Mexico as key actions in gaining their cooperation to prevent fentanyl trafficking. Donalds described Trump’s approach as a decisive departure from previous methods and highlighted the critical nature of the fentanyl epidemic, which is the leading cause of death for Americans aged 18 to 45. He expressed confidence that Trump would follow through on policy threats, contrasting it with softer diplomatic efforts by others.
Rep. Byron Donalds stated drug cartels have operational control of U.S. borders, claiming Trump’s tariffs forced Canada and Mexico to commit to combating fentanyl trafficking.
Donalds praised Trump’s decisive actions over traditional methods, stating that dealing with drug cartels is critical as fentanyl is the leading cause of death for young Americans.
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