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VICTORY: Pentagon Chief Hegseth Says Military Strikes CRUSH Cartel Operations in Caribbean

Gary FranchiFebruary 6, 202688 views
VICTORY: Pentagon Chief Hegseth Says Military Strikes CRUSH Cartel Operations in Caribbean
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth delivered crushing news to America's enemies this week, announcing that the Trump administration's military strikes in the Caribbean have forced major drug cartels to permanently cease their narcotics operations.

This is what STRENGTH looks like, Patriots. While the Biden regime spent four years letting cartels poison American communities with fentanyl and destroy our border, President Trump's second-term military approach is already delivering results that save American lives.

"Some of the leading drug cartels in the US Southern Command's area of responsibility have decided to permanently" halt their drug supply operations following decisive American military action, Hegseth declared, according to social media reports highlighting the administration's victory.

The news has sparked celebration among Trump supporters online, with @RoldanFidias posting: "WINNING: Some of the leading drug cartels in the US Southern Command's area of responsibility have decided to permanently" stop their operations after facing the full force of American military might.

This is exactly what Trump promised - peace through strength that actually works, unlike the weak-kneed appeasement policies of previous administrations.

Of course, the usual suspects are already trying to undermine this massive victory for American families. Critics on social media are attacking Hegseth, with some making wild accusations, but their desperation only proves how effective Trump's approach has become.

The contrast couldn't be clearer: Trump's military takes decisive action that forces cartels to surrender, while Democrats spent years enabling the drug crisis that has devastated communities across America. This is what happens when you have a Commander-in-Chief who puts America First instead of worrying about what globalists think.

Every cartel that stops poisoning Americans is a victory for mothers, fathers, and families who have watched their communities destroyed by drugs. This is just the beginning of what real leadership can accomplish when backed by the strongest military in the world.

How many American lives will be saved because Trump had the courage to act where others failed?

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Gary Franchi

Award-winning journalist covering breaking news, politics & culture for Next News Network.

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BorderStateResidentVerifiedFeb 6, 2026
Living in Arizona, I've seen firsthand what these cartels do to our communities. My neighbor lost his son to fentanyl last year. Thank God someone is finally fighting back hard.
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PrayerWarriorVerifiedFeb 6, 2026
So sorry for your neighbor's loss. These cartels are destroying families across America. Praying this action saves more lives.
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VeteranDadVerified6 days ago
As a former Marine, I'm proud to see our military being used for what it should be - protecting American interests and our borders. Hegseth gets it.
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RetiredCopVerified6 days ago
After 30 years in law enforcement, I can tell you local and state police can only do so much against these international criminal organizations. Military intervention was overdue - these are enemy combatants, not just criminals.
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LawAndOrderVerified6 days ago
Thank you for your service! You're absolutely right - this required military-level response.
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AmericaFirst2025Verified6 days ago
FINALLY! Real leadership!
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PatriotMike2024Verified5 days ago
Finally! Someone with the backbone to take real action against these criminals. This is exactly what we needed - decisive military action instead of endless bureaucratic hand-wringing.
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TexasConservativeVerified5 days ago
100% agree Mike. About time we stopped treating this like a law enforcement issue and started treating it like the national security threat it really is.
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TaxpayerFirstVerified5 days ago
Hope this saves money in the long run by stopping the flow of drugs that cost us billions in treatment, incarceration, and lost productivity. Smart investment in our national security.
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ConstitutionalConservativeVerified5 days ago
Does anyone know the specific legal authority being used for these operations? I support the action but want to make sure we're following proper constitutional procedures.
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FreedomFighter88Verified5 days ago
This is what happens when you put warriors in charge instead of politicians. Hegseth understands you have to hit these thugs where it hurts.