In one of his first actions back in office, President Trump signed an executive order proposing that drug cartels be designated as terrorist organizations, recognizing them as a unique national security threat. The order highlights the destabilizing impacts of cartels, which include violent crime and drug trafficking into the U.S. If designated, this would provide the government with expanded legal tools to prosecute associated individuals and entities, pushing for the elimination of the cartels from the U.S. landscape.
The order encompasses the idea that drug cartels pose a national security threat significantly distinct from traditional organized crime, necessitating a robust governmental response.
By designating the cartels as terrorist organizations, the administration seeks to utilize broader legal tools, such as material support prosecutions, to combat their influence.
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