MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WDNews) — Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall has joined a 16-state coalition supporting President Donald Trump’s aggressive actions against drug cartels, calling the crisis “a critical point” for the nation’s safety and health.
“As a nation, we are at a critical point where bold and decisive action is necessary to stop the relentless flow of illegal drugs brought in by dangerous cartels. President Trump’s commitment to protecting Americans means peace through strength,” Marshall said. “I am extremely proud of the President for taking a strong stand and targeting cartel operations. This is exactly the kind of strategic reforms our country deserves.”
In a joint letter sent to President Trump and Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, the attorneys general emphasized that U.S. Customs and Border Protection seized nearly 22,000 pounds of cartel-smuggled fentanyl in FY 2024, enough to kill the entire U.S. population fourteen times over. They also pointed out that fentanyl deaths now rival total American casualties in World War II.
The letter warned that cartel-driven drug trafficking fuels gang violence, human trafficking, and organized retail crime—overwhelming police departments and worsening public health crises like addiction and overdose.
The attorneys general reaffirmed their backing of the President’s constitutional authority as Commander in Chief, urging Congress to take additional action to secure the border and combat international drug syndicates.
Joining Alabama in this Georgia-led coalition are attorneys general from Arkansas, Florida, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Montana, North Dakota, Ohio, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, and West Virginia.
