President Trump just sent a clear message to drug cartels around the world. His military took out a boat full of dangerous criminals from the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth watched the strike happen live and knew exactly who was on that boat.
This is what real leadership looks like. For decades, America has been soft on drug traffickers who poison our communities and destroy families. Trump is finally fighting back with the strength these criminals understand. No more catch and release nonsense.
The boat was carrying members of Tren de Aragua, one of the most violent gangs in South America. These are the same thugs who have been flooding across our border thanks to Biden’s open border policies. They bring drugs, violence, and chaos wherever they go.
Hegseth made it clear this is just the beginning. Any narcoterrorist caught in those waters will face the same fate. This administration means business when it comes to protecting American lives from cartel violence.
Of course, the liberal media is already crying about it. They would rather coddle criminals than protect innocent Americans. They call the legal grounds murky because they hate when America shows strength.
For over 35 years, our military has been playing patty-cake with drug runners. They board boats, arrest a few people, and let the cartels keep operating. Trump just changed the rules of the game completely.
This is exactly what voters wanted when they elected Trump again. Real action against the cartels poisoning our streets and killing our kids. No more endless investigations or diplomatic nonsense while Americans suffer.
The message is loud and clear to every cartel leader watching. Stay out of American waters or face the consequences. President Trump is done playing games with the criminals who want to destroy our country.