Source: The Hill
by Craig A Deare
“President Trump has indicated his interest in sending the U.S. military into Mexico ‘help with the cartels.’ Vice President JD Vance has spoken about sending in the military ‘to do battle with the Mexican drug cartels.’ Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth agrees, saying, ‘If it takes military action, that’s what it may take eventually.’ … Although there is a high chance that there would be tactical success against elements of the cartels, that success would be limited and fleeting — despite the capabilities that America’s military brings to bear. The demand by Americans for a range of illicit drugs is strong and constant. Any disruption of the trafficking of drugs (and all forms of illicit goods) from and through Mexico would be temporary.” (05/22/25)