Wed Feb 05 16:40:00 IST 2025: ## Trump Administration Steps Up Border Security Amidst Cartel Threats
**EL PASO, TX** – Fox & Friends co-host Lawrence Jones conducted a border tour Monday with Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and border czar Tom Homan, witnessing firsthand the Trump administration’s intensified efforts to secure the southern border. The tour included an aerial view of the border wall and discussions with border agents and military personnel.
Hegseth and Homan emphasized the administration’s commitment to achieving operational control of the border, stating that this is a matter of national security. They dismissed concerns about meeting this goal within the President’s term, confidently asserting they would achieve it sooner.
The visit comes amid heightened concerns about escalating threats from Mexican cartels. An internal memo warned border agents of potential attacks using kamikaze drones and explosives, prompting increased safety precautions. Hegseth responded forcefully, stating that the U.S. military would not be intimidated. Homan added that violence is inevitable, but the administration is prepared.
Despite the threats, Hegseth and Homan reiterated their unwavering commitment to securing the border, highlighting the impact on combating drug smuggling, human trafficking, and terrorism. They emphasized the importance of this effort for national security.
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