Nextico: America’s Next Front in the Narco-War is Mexico’s Fentanyl-Friendly Cartels
As the national conversation pivots to Mexico and the drug cartels — and what the United States should do about it — there is no commentator better positioned to explain the stakes than Jeff Crouere. In his latest column, “Trump Should Confront the Mexican Drug Problem Next,” Crouere lays out a compelling argument that the United States has made historic progress in stemming the flow of illicit drugs, but the job is far from done. His commentary goes beyond headlines to show how cartels now threaten national security, public health, and regional stability.
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Crouere argues that under President Trump’s leadership, the U.S. has taken decisive action — from securing the southern border to striking narco-terrorist vessels in the Caribbean and Pacific, actions which, according to Trump, saved thousands of American lives.
But Mexico remains a critical weak point. As Crouere notes, Mexican drug cartels have metastasized into powerful criminal entities with de facto control in many regions of the country, a problem made worse by political resistance to U.S. intervention.
Amid global developments — including diplomatic pushback from Mexican leadership against U.S. intervention and the broader hemispheric narcotics flow — Crouere’s analysis synthesizes the issues that matter to viewers and listeners: sovereignty, security, and the brutal reality of the drug war today. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has rejected the idea of U.S. military involvement, emphasizing sovereignty even as cartel violence continues to wreak havoc.
Crouere’s commentary cuts through the noise and emphasizes that defeating the drug cartels isn’t just a border issue — it’s a national security imperative that will define U.S. policy in the Western Hemisphere for years to come. His perspective balances experienced political analysis with urgent public concern, making him an ideal guest for interviews across news, talk radio, and cable commentary segments.
Book Jeff Crouere now to unpack why confronting the Mexican drug cartel problem is the next big test in America’s “war on drugs” — and what it means for U.S. policy, global alliances, and everyday Americans.
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Trump Should Confront the Mexican Drug Problem Next
OPTIONAL Q&A:
- Why do you believe confronting Mexico’s drug cartels should be Trump’s next major priority?
- What has changed about the cartel threat that makes it a national security issue now?
- You argue the border is only part of the problem — where does Mexico fit into the solution?
- How should the U.S. pressure Mexico without violating sovereignty or triggering backlash?
- What mistakes have past administrations made in dealing with cartel violence?
- Do you believe military options should be on the table, or are there better alternatives?
- How does the fentanyl crisis alter the urgency and scope of this fight?
- What happens if the United States continues to tolerate cartel dominance in parts of Mexico?
ABOUT JEFF CROUERE…
Jeff Crouere is a popular political analyst, columnist and radio and television personality. Since January of 1999, he has been the host of Ringside Politics, an award-winning radio program in New Orleans dedicated to examining the top issues of the day on the local, state, national and international levels. The radio show airs weekdays from 7-9 a.m. & 6-7 p.m. CT on WGSO 990-AM, Wgso.com and the “Mixlr” Radio App.
After previously serving as Program Director, in April of 2024, Crouere was named President and General Manager of WGSO Radio, a news/talk station that has been serving the Greater New Orleans area for 78 years.
The television version of Ringside Politics airs nationally on Saturdays at Noon CT on Real America’s Voice TV Network, which can be seen on Pluto Channel 240, Dish Network Channel 219, the Roku Channel, all the platforms associated with the America’s Voice app, as well as Americas Voice. News and Samsung TV Plus Channel 1029.
On his programs, Crouere offers listeners political debate, commentary, and analysis. He explores critical issues from every point of view with a wide variety of interesting callers. In his 25 years on the radio, he has taken over 100,000 phone calls from listeners in every state in the nation.
Crouere has also interviewed 25,000 guests representing all political viewpoints discussing a wide variety of fascinating topics. These guests have included politicians such as former President George W. Bush, former Vice President Mike Pence, former House Speaker Newt Gingrich, former Vice President Dan Quayle, the late U.S. Senator John McCain, U.S. Senator Rand Paul, among many others. His guests have also included scientists, doctors, reporters, community activists, authors, celebrities, musicians, economists, and business leaders, as well as plenty of other contributors who have helped make his show so successful.
He is the author of America’s Last Chance and writes regular political analysis columns and editorials for a select number of print and on-line publications, including The Hayride.com, Townhall.com, Canada Free Press, the Bogalusa Daily News, ResisttheMainstream.com and the Crowley Post-Signal.
Every two months, Crouere hosts a local version of “Politically Incorrect” at the Quarter View Restaurant in Metairie called Politics with a Punch which includes a panel of comedians, politicians, media personalities, and news makers.
He has held many leadership positions in the Louisiana Republican Party, including Deputy Chairman and Executive Director. In March of 2009, he founded the Northshore Tea Party, which has sponsored over a dozen popular citizen rallies attracting presidential candidates like Herman Cain, Newt Gingrich and Rick Santorum as well as over 10,000 attendees.
As a commentator and analyst, Crouere has been interviewed for his perspective by the Washington Post, the New York Times and national cable television networks such as Fox News, Newsmax, CNN, CNN Headline News, CNBC, and MSNBC.
He provides regular commentaries on the Jeff Crouere YouTube channel and on www.Crouere.net
To schedule an interview with Crouere, email Bookings@SpecialGuests.com or call / text 512-966-0983
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