Trump's National Security Advisor Vows Action Against Drug Cartels at CPAC 2025

At the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) 2025, Donald Trump's National Security Advisor, Mike Waltz, pledged to crack down on drug cartels responsible for introducing fentanyl into the U.S. Waltz labeled eight major cartels as "foreign terrorist organizations," suggesting potential military actions, including drone strikes or direct intervention. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth indicated willingness to use military force in Mexico against cartels. CIA Director John Ratcliffe reportedly plans to allocate more resources to counter-narcotics missions.

Boris Johnson commented on the war in Ukraine, stating that Vladimir Putin launched his war not because he was worried about NATO but because he is a ruthless opportunist. Johnson added that Volodymyr Zelensky is not a dictator but a democrat courageously defending his country against an aggressor.