U.S. President Donald Trump claimed that his administration has achieved significant progress in reducing drug trafficking into the United States, particularly through maritime routes, and stated that the next phase of his strategy will focus on land-based operations. During recent remarks, Trump reiterated his position that criminal organizations operate with territorial control in Mexico, which he described as a major challenge to regional security.
The president emphasized that combating drug trafficking remains a top priority for his administration due to its impact on public health and national safety in the United States.
Trump asserted that his government has made measurable gains in curbing the flow of illegal drugs entering the country by sea. According to the president, enhanced enforcement and security measures along maritime routes have contributed to improved statistics related to cartel activity.
“Drugs are horrible. They have devastated families,” Trump said, adding that both children and parents have fallen victim to drug-related deaths. He claimed that between 250,000 and 300,000 people die each year in the United States as a result of drug use, a figure he directly attributed to the operations of transnational criminal organizations.
The president described these developments as evidence that his administration’s policies are producing results, noting that drug-related figures are “improving” compared to previous years.
