Washington, D.C. – On October 22, 2025, President Donald Trump announced that the U.S. will soon take ground action against drug cartels following successful boat attacks in the Caribbean. In a video from the White House, Trump stated, “The land will be next. We have informed the Senate and Congress about this.” The president emphasized that the cartels, particularly Venezuela’s Tren de Aragua, represent a “very serious threat” to American security, justifying the escalation.

Trump’s comments come after U.S. strikes on Venezuelan drug boats, where he claimed “three terrorists were eliminated.” The ground operation, coordinated with CENTCOM, aims to dismantle cartel infrastructure on land, targeting labs and trafficking routes. “We will not allow these threats to reach our shores,” Trump declared, highlighting the cartels’ role in the fentanyl crisis killing thousands annually.

Congressional leaders have been briefed, with bipartisan support emerging for the mission. Critics warn of potential blowback, but Trump insists the action is necessary for national security.