Trump revamps war on drugs with ‘Shield of the Americas’ endeavor

The Hill
by Sarah Davis
March 7, 2026
Trump revamps war on drugs with ‘Shield of the Americas’ endeavor
President Trump on Saturday announced a new coalition to counter drug trafficking and cartels during the inaugural “Shield of the Americas” summit in Miami. “On this historic day, we come together to announce a brand-new military coalition to eradicate the criminal cartels plaguing our region,” Trump said during the event, which convened a range of…
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Originally published on The Hill on 3/7/2026