Former U.S. President Donald Trump has declared what he calls an “armed conflict” with drug cartels, vowing to take stronger action if given the chance to return to power. He said the cartels are not just criminal groups but dangerous organizations fueling violence and drug addiction across America.

Trump stressed that his approach would go beyond normal law enforcement, suggesting military-style actions to crush the cartels. He argued that the flow of dangerous drugs, including fentanyl, into the United States has reached crisis levels and requires tougher measures.

The statement has already sparked debates both inside and outside the U.S. Some believe his words highlight the seriousness of the drug problem, while others warn that such a declaration could lead to violence, diplomatic tensions, and further instability in Mexico and beyond.