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Trump Administration Labels Drug Cartels as Terrorists

5/28/2025

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The Trump administration is taking a bold stand against foreign drug cartels by labeling them as terrorist organizations, a move aimed at crippling their funding. Deputy Secretary Michael Faulkender revealed that sanctions are being imposed on various cartel members, while the U.S. joins forces with Mexico to monitor and disrupt their financial networks.

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The Trump administration is taking a bold stand against foreign drug cartels by labeling them as terrorist organizations, a move aimed at crippling their funding. Deputy Secretary Michael Faulkender revealed that sanctions are being imposed on various cartel members, while the U.S. joins forces with Mexico to monitor and disrupt their financial networks.