Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall is praising President Donald Trump for taking tough actions against violent drug cartels.
Marshall, who is also a candidate for U.S. Senate in 2026, has joined a 16-state coalition supporting of the Trump administration’s military strikes against cartel drug boats.
“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,” Marshall said. “President Trump’s commitment to protecting Americans means peace through strength.”
In a letter sent to President Trump and Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, the attorneys general note that in FY 2024, U.S. Customs and Border Protection seized nearly 22,000 lbs. of cartel-smuggled fentanyl crossing into the U.S., enough to kill the entire American population fourteen times over.
In fact, the number of Americans who have died from fentanyl is now comparable to the total U.S. casualties in World War II.
Marshall believes that the illegal drug invasion is fueling violent crime, putting law enforcement and communities at risk, and crippling the public health system. He also thinks that the President is acting within his Constitutional authority as Commander in Chief to protect the U.S. and its citizens.
“I am extremely proud of the President for taking a strong stand and targeting cartel operations,” Marshall said. “This is exactly the kind of strategic reforms our country deserves.”
Drug trafficking remains rampant in gang activity, human trafficking, and organized retail crimes, and it has significantly increased the workload for law enforcement across the nation. This influx of illegal drugs has also escalated the physical and mental health crisis, including addiction, overdose, and the spread of infectious diseases.
Joining Alabama in this Georgia-led brief are attorneys general from Arkansas, Florida, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Montana, North Dakota, Ohio, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, and West Virginia.
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