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The president also made headlines with proclamations aimed at addressing what he deems an ongoing “invasion” at the southern border. Utilizing specific executive powers, Trump reiterated his intent to bolster national security and public safety by protecting the United States against foreign threats and illegal immigration.
Trump's administration is preparing for ice raids in major cities and has designated cartels as foreign terrorist organizations, an action that many believe will resonate strongly with his base. He emphasized the gravity of the drug crisis, claiming that the number of American lives lost due to these organizations has been gravely underreported.