Designate drug cartels as terrorists

Scott supports recognizing drug cartels as terrorists and using the U.S. military to defend the borders and protect lives. He describes military force as one way to stop cartels from bringing drugs and violence into U.S. communities.

Context: The source does not detail how the designation would work or what military actions it would authorize.

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Recognize drug cartels as terrorists

The source

Tim Scott: /issues/border-security/

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Retrieved: 11/12/2026