In this video, we dive into President Donald Trump’s recent announcement designating Mexican drug cartels as international terrorist organizations and explore the implications of this bold move. Expert analysis sheds light on how cartels and terrorist groups operate in strikingly similar ways, from wielding violence for power to fueling global crises like the fentanyl epidemic. We also examine the potential deployment of U.S. Special Forces to combat cartel influence and discuss the complexities of sovereignty, international relations, and effective strategies to dismantle these criminal empires.

Major Elliot Chodoff, a renowned defense analyst, draws parallels between Israel’s approach to handling terrorist threats and how the U.S. might tackle cartel violence along its southern border. From targeting leadership to coordinating with Mexico, the conversation highlights the importance of precision, strategy, and the ethical responsibility of protecting innocent civilians. With tens of thousands of American lives lost to drug overdoses annually, could this shift in policy mark the turning point in America’s battle against the cartels? Watch to learn more.