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The conversation transitioned to discuss recent drug raids in Mexico that resulted in the seizure of over a ton of fentanyl pills, marking a significant crackdown on the opioid crisis. Alford attributed part of this success to the incoming Trump administration’s tough stance on border security and drug trafficking, particularly through the use of tariffs as leverage.
He articulated that the heightened pressure from Trump’s administration could have spurred the Mexican government to act more decisively against drug trafficking groups. This proactive approach, Alford believes, could lead to a decrease in illegal immigration from Mexico to the United States.