PHOENIX, AZ – Vice President Kamala Harris took a strong stance on drug cartels during a campaign stop, promising to crack down on those trafficking illegal drugs, particularly fentanyl, across the U.S. border. Speaking to a crowd, Harris vowed to “prosecute them to the fullest extent of the law” and stressed her personal understanding of the cartels’ operations.
"I know these cartels firsthand and I promise as president I will make sure we prosecute them to the fullest extent of the law for pushing poison like fentanyl on our children."
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However, her comments have sparked criticism from opponents who accuse her and President Joe Biden of failing to secure the U.S. border over the past four years. Critics argue that the administration’s immigration policies allowed cartel members to cross into the country, worsening the drug crisis Harris now promises to address.
The vice president’s remarks come amid rising concerns over fentanyl’s devastating impact on communities across the nation. Despite her strong message, the criticism of her and the administration’s past border actions continues to fuel heated debate leading up to the 2024 presidential election.