An American Airlines passenger jet was found riddled with bullet holes after landing in Miami on Monday, marking yet another alarming incident involving aircraft safety over violence-plagued regions of Latin America.
The Boeing 737 MAX 8, which had just completed a flight from Colombia, was discovered to have multiple bullet holes in one of its wings during post-flight inspection. The discovery has sparked immediate concerns about the deteriorating security situation in South America and the safety of American commercial aviation in the region.
Violence Spreading Across Latin America
This incident comes as Mexico continues to experience explosive violence, with reports suggesting the chaos may be spreading throughout the region. The fact that an American commercial airliner was targeted raises serious questions about whether our airlines are adequately protecting passengers from the growing lawlessness south of our border.
Under the Trump administration's renewed focus on securing America's borders and protecting American interests abroad, this attack on a U.S. carrier demands immediate action. Patriots have every right to ask: why are American airlines still operating in regions where criminal organizations feel emboldened enough to fire on passenger aircraft?
"This is exactly the kind of threat President Trump has been warning about - the chaos and violence spreading from failed states that directly endangers American citizens," said one aviation security expert.
The Biden administration's weak foreign policy left America vulnerable to exactly these types of attacks. Criminal cartels and terrorist organizations worldwide saw four years of American weakness and retreat, emboldening them to target our citizens and infrastructure with impunity.
Time for America First Action
President Trump's America First agenda includes protecting American travelers and holding foreign governments accountable for failing to secure their airspace. This administration won't tolerate attacks on American aircraft or passengers.
How many more American planes need to be shot at before we demand real action from these failed governments? And when will our airlines prioritize passenger safety over profits from dangerous routes?