The President's Daily Brief PDB Situation Report | February 15th, 2025: Trump's Crackdown Triggers Cartel Retaliation & Global Tariff Fight
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Feb 15, 2025 Chuck Marino, a former DHS Senior Advisor and author focused on border security, shares insights on the escalation of cartel violence in response to U.S. border crackdowns. He discusses the implications of designating cartels as foreign terrorist organizations and critiques the current administration’s tactics. Kenneth Rapoza, an analyst from the Coalition for a Prosperous America, delves into Trump’s reciprocal tariffs, exploring their economic ramifications and impact on global trade negotiations with Canada and Mexico.
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Cartels as Terrorist Organizations
- The cartels were designated as foreign terrorist organizations, broadening the approach to combat them.
- This allows for a whole-of-government approach, including the military, similar to declaring a national emergency.
Unilateral Action and Mexican Corruption
- Trump's hardball diplomacy, including tariff threats, pressures Mexico to act against cartels.
- Unilateral US action is possible if Mexico's cooperation isn't reliable due to corruption.
Biden's Border Policy and Demographics
- The Biden administration's border policies were potentially driven by Democratic Party demographics.
- This is suggested by efforts in D.C. and sanctuary cities to grant illegal immigrants voting rights.