Staff Reports
President Trump’s official designation of major drug cartels as foreign terrorist organizations marks a decisive turn in America’s war against the criminal syndicates decimating communities nationwide. House Majority Leader Steve Scalise didn’t mince words when highlighting the devastation wrought by fentanyl and other illegal substances—nearly 50 young Americans lost every day. This crisis, perpetuated by open borders and lackluster enforcement, demands more than political rhetoric; it necessitates immediate and forceful action.
Scalise has called for measures that go beyond standard law enforcement, openly entertaining the necessity of military intervention against narco-terrorists. The days of treating cartels as mere criminal enterprises are over—what’s needed are operations that neutralize their networks and target those who traffic poison into American neighborhoods. Faced with mounting fatalities and heinous violence, Republicans are leading the charge with common-sense proposals like Louisiana’s upcoming Lockup facility, designed to house illegal aliens, and leveraging National Guard resources in high-crime locales such as New Orleans.
Resistance from Democratic leaders, who often prioritize political optics and social engineering over basic public safety, has been deeply troubling. Scalise expressed confusion at Congressman Cleo Fields’ reluctance to invite federal help, arguing that protecting Americans from criminal cartels should rise above partisan squabbles or misplaced concern for illegal migrants. In cities ravaged by crime and drugs, ignoring public safety for the sake of ideological purity has left families vulnerable and communities on edge.
The Majority Leader also addressed the broader economic picture, zeroing in on the “Big Beautiful Bill”—a pivotal Republican initiative offering tax relief for working Americans. While Democrats rush to paint the legislation as a disaster, Scalise insists it’s aimed squarely at helping families living paycheck to paycheck, from waiters to retail workers. By focusing on tangible benefits for ordinary Americans, Republicans hope to break through the noise and expose the opposition’s obstructionist approach ahead of the midterms.
Scalise wrapped up with a stern critique of the Biden administration’s troubling reliance on autopen signatures for major pardons. For a government that should be accountable to its people, delegating such critical decisions undermines public trust and transparency. As Republicans continue to press for answers, the need for integrity and direct accountability in government has never been greater.
