U.S. military strikes against drug traffickers have been an unparalleled success—President Trump boldly declared from the USS George Washington that “we can’t find a ship” laden with drugs anymore. This is a dramatic turn in our fight against the drug epidemic and proves our leadership’s unwavering commitment to sovereignty and security.
In Japan, Trump commended Pete Hegseth, now recognized as our Secretary of War, for his vital role in this initiative. Under his watch, drug shipments have been decimated. Trump emphasized, “Those drug ships aren’t coming in anymore. It’s like he’s been incredible,” highlighting his administration’s hands-on approach in combating drug trafficking.
By renaming the Secretary of Defense to Secretary of War, Trump is sending a clear message: we will not cower to political correctness when it comes to national defense. “When it comes to defending the United States, we’re no longer politically correct. We’re going to defend our country any way we have to,” Trump asserted.
Since Trump took decisive action in September, the military’s strikes have ramped up, culminating in the largest blow against drug trafficking yet. Just recently, four boats were destroyed off the coast of Colombia in a significant military campaign ordered by the Trump administration.
During these precise strikes, 14 narco-terrorists were eradicated. Hegseth stated proudly, “The Department has spent over TWO DECADES defending other homelands. Now, we’re defending our own.” This reflects a vital shift in focus, attacking those who threaten our streets rather than others’ borders.
Trump’s aggressive strategy has already led to the destruction of numerous drug boats, with total casualties reaching 57. Yet, some, like Democrat Senator Chris van Hollen, dismiss these decisive actions, labeling them as “illegal” without offering viable solutions to handle the drug crisis.
“Even if there’s evidence, you’d think that if you were serious about cracking down, you’d arrest these people,” Van Hollen claimed—yet conveniently ignored the complexities of international law and enforcement. We need steadfast action, not criticism.
