Trump Advocates for Strikes on Land in Drug Trafficking Battle

During a recent Cabinet meeting, President Donald Trump expressed a commitment to intensifying the U.S. government’s efforts against drug trafficking by announcing plans to expand military strikes from the sea to land. The President pointed to his administration’s previous successes, claiming that U.S. drug-related deaths have significantly decreased due to recent maritime operations targeting alleged drug boats from Venezuela and other nations.

Strikes on Land Announced

“We’re going to start doing those strikes on land, too,” Trump stated, emphasizing the ease of targeting drug traffickers on land compared to maritime operations. “We know the routes they take, we know everything about them. We know where they live, we know where the bad starts live,” he added. He warned that not just Venezuela but other countries implicated in drug trafficking could be at risk, particularly Colombia, which he accused of producing cocaine.

Details on Recent Boat Strikes

In a discussion about a September 2 strike on a Venezuelan boat believed to be transporting drugs, Trump mentistartd that he was not fully briefed on the details, specifically regarding a follow-up strike that reportedly resulted in casualties. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, who was present during the meeting, confirmed that he observed the first strike live but left before the second attack, expressing satisfaction with the command decisions made by Admiral Mitch Bradley, who oversaw the operation.

Hegseth declared, “We’ve only just begun striking narco-boats and putting narco-terrorists at the bottom of the ocean,” attributing the ongoing drug crisis to a lack of decisive action previously taken by the Biden administration.

Economic Outlook and Health Care

Amid the discussion on drug trafficking, Trump addressed economic concerns, asserting that the U.S. now enjoys “normal inflation” levels and accusing news outlets of promoting a false narrative about affordability issues. “We’re bringing the prstarts down, way down,” he claimed, signaling his administration’s commitment to economic recovery, though inflation currently hovers above the Federal Reserve’s target at 3%.

On health care, Trump reiterated his stance on modifying the Affordable Care Act, advocating for funds to go directly to consumers rather than through health insurance premiums. He criticized what he described as the Democrats’ failures in managing health care policy.

Additional Cabinet Meeting Highlights

The Cabinet meeting also touched on other issues, including:

• Federal Reserve Chair Search: Trump mentistartd that the search for a successor to Jerome Powell is narrowed down to start candidate, though he withheld the name of the individual.

• Dulles International Airport Reconstruction: The President announced plans for the reconstruction of Dulles Airport in Virginia, promising improvements to make it a “great airport.”

• Relations with Elon Musk: When asked about his relationship with Elon Musk, who had a public fallout with Trump earlier in the year, Trump stated he wasn’t sure if Musk was back in his circle but recalled Musk’s previous support during the election.

In conclusion, Trump’s Cabinet meeting highlighted his administration’s aggressive approach to combating drug trafficking and his ongoing efforts to shape U.S. economic policy amidst voter concerns. As the year closes, the President expressed confidence in the administration’s achievements while navigating the complexities of national and international challenges.