President Trump's Executive Order: A New Front in the War on Drug Cartels
Historic Move Designates Drug Cartels as Foreign Terrorist Organizations In a groundbreaking development that has sent shockwaves through both domestic and international policy circles, President Donald Trump has signed an executive order designating drug cartels as foreign terrorist organizations. This decision, announced at 00:56 on January 21, 2025, by journalist Nick Sortor on X (formerly Twitter), marks a significant shift in the United States' approach to combating drug-related violence and trafficking. The Executive Order's Impact Under this executive order, drug cartels are now subject to being targeted with lethal force by the U.S. military, a move that underscores the gravity with which the Trump administration views the threat posed by these organizations. This designation not only expands the legal framework for U.S. actions against cartels but also potentially paves the way for military interventions, as discussed in a trending topic on X, titled "...