The Trump administration made a concerning deal to allow 17 family members of notorious Sinaloa Cartel boss Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán, including his ex-wife, to enter the United States from Mexico. This is a bewildering move given Trump's hardline stance against illegal immigration and his administration's designation of some Mexican cartels as terrorist organizations. It directly contradicts the stated goal of keeping violent criminals and gang members out of the country. This deal appears to have been a negotiated arrangement with Guzmán's son Ovidio, who was extradited to the U.S. in 2023 to face charges. However, allowing cartel affiliates easy entry undermines efforts to combat the horrific violence, drug trafficking, and corruption perpetrated by these criminal organizations. The American people deserve a full explanation and accounting of the reasoning behind this controversial move, which seems to go against the administration's pledges on border security and the rule of law. An investigation into the circumstances and decision-making process is warranted to uphold transparency and keep criminal elements out of our communities.
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