What A Day Trump Gangs Up On The Cartels
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Jan 24, 2025 Keegan Hamilton, a senior editor at the Los Angeles Times and expert on legal affairs, joins to delve into Trump's controversial designation of drug cartels as foreign terrorist organizations. He discusses the far-reaching implications of this order, including potential financial sanctions and the impact on U.S.-Mexico relations. They also explore the risks of military actions against cartels and the legacy of executive orders from Trump's administration, especially as a federal judge blocks his move to end birthright citizenship.
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Trump designates drug cartels as terrorist organizations
- Trump designated drug cartels as terrorist organizations, a move considered by Obama and Trump earlier.
- This has implications for the US relationship with Mexico, which opposes the designation.
Legal implications of FTO designation
- Designating cartels as FTOs allows financial sanctions and new criminal charges like supporting terrorism.
- However, the government can already achieve similar outcomes through other means.
Mexico's concerns about the FTO designation
- Mexico previously opposed the FTO designation due to potential economic impacts.
- It creates risks for businesses interacting with cartels, potentially hampering economic activity.