The Trump administration has pledged a “ruthlessly aggressive” response following the death of an elderly South Texas rancher, reportedly killed by a cartel-placed explosive near the U.S.-Mexico border.
The incident occurred amid heightened tensions between the U.S. government and Mexican drug cartels. In a recent development, Mexico extradited 29 cartel figures to the United States, including Rafael Caro Quintero, implicated in the 1985 murder of DEA agent Enrique “Kiki” Camarena.
National Security Council spokesperson, Brian Hughes, asserted that the Trump “administration has proven to be ruthlessly aggressive in pursuing criminal gangs that threaten our homeland.” He went onto add, “President Trump will stop at nothing to secure our border, protect our communities, and dismantle terrorist organizations.”
The administration has intensified efforts to combat cartel activities, officially designating Mexican drug cartels as terrorist organizations. This designation aims to enhance law enforcement capabilities and apply stricter sanctions against these groups.
Texas Republican Rep. Chip Roy brought forth evidence proving that cartels have drone capabilities to not only monitor the border, but the drop airborne missiles on targets below.
“The results of Biden’s pathetic border policies have now culminated in the death of a Texas rancher driving to his ranch in Mexico through a cartel-planted IED – an explosive device commonly used by terrorist organizations in the Middle East. This savage display of violence is further evidence that these cartels must be treated as the terrorists that they are,” Roy commented to Fox News Digital.
The killing of the Texas rancher highlights the growing danger of cartel violence spilling across the southern border. The administration’s commitment to an aggressive response reinforces the need for stronger border security, tougher immigration policies, and decisive action against the cartels. Securing the border and protecting American lives must remain a top priority, regardless of political opposition.
