Staff Reports
President Trump’s decision to formally designate major drug cartels as foreign terrorist organizations marks a turning point in America’s battle against criminal enterprises that have unleashed chaos and death across the country. For years, cartels like those trafficking fentanyl have operated with near impunity, flooding American communities with lethal substances and leaving thousands of families shattered. This bold move signals that the days of half-measures are over, as the White House and conservative leaders rally behind enforcement strategies that finally treat the cartels as the existential threat they are.
House Majority Leader Steve Scalise recently took to the airwaves to express unflinching support for Trump’s stance. Scalise laid out the heartbreaking reality that nearly 50 young Americans die each day from drug overdoses—a toll that cannot be ignored any longer. He argued that for too long, political complacency and misplaced priorities have allowed these criminals to flourish. Now, with the possibility of military action, there is renewed hope that the United States will not only disrupt cartel operations abroad but also restore order at the southern border, which has become a highway for narcotics and illegal migrants.
Scalise didn’t hesitate to call out Democratic opposition to these drastic yet necessary measures. In cities like New Orleans, soaring crime rates beg for decisive action, yet progressive leaders frequently resist federal support, including National Guard deployments. That resistance is baffling to many conservatives—why should the rights of smugglers and lawbreakers trump those of law-abiding citizens? Scalise maintained that true leadership protects communities first, and that the left’s reluctance to do so is a betrayal of basic American values.
On the economic front, Scalise reinforced Republican faith in pro-growth policies like tax cuts for working families, contrasting them sharply with what he sees as the Democrats’ increasing appetite for government overreach. He promised that such conservative measures would sustain financial security for everyday Americans, even as the opposition pushes policies that threaten to stifle entrepreneurship and moderate prosperity. For many, the election clock is ticking, and Americans are searching for policies that respect their work and wallets.
Finally, Scalise highlighted what he called questionable practices by Democrat leaders, including the Biden administration’s controversial use of the autopen to sign major decisions—a move that raises concerns about transparency and accountability in government. Oversight remains critical, and Scalise assured voters that Republicans in Congress will press for the answers every American deserves. As challenges mount, conservatives are determined to see that safety, security, and honest governance remain front and center in America’s political discourse.
