Vice President JD Vance said that if Mexico doesn't control cartels they're "going to wake up in a narco state, where the cartels have more power than their own government"
The vice president, joined by two other top Trump administration officials, took an aerial tour of the border and met with law enforcement officials.
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard speaks to reporters during a visit to the U.S. border with Mexico Wednesday, March 5, 2025 in Eagle Pass, Texas, with Vice President JD
The VP has made social media into a vehicle for his ascent.
J.D. Vance, the current vice-president, appears to have little intention of sitting back in the shadows while waiting for his chance at the top job. Instead, the former marine turned politician is rapidly turning into Donald Trump’s high-profile attack dog.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Tulsi Gabbard, director of national intelligence, also will be in Eagle Pass.
EAGLE PASS, Texas (AP) — Vice President J.D. Vance plans to visit the U.S.-Mexico border on Wednesday to highlight the tougher immigration policies that the Trump administration says have led to ...