Coverage dated January 8, 2026

Trump says US will start 'hitting land' targeting cartels 'running Mexico'

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President Donald Trump has told Fox News host Sean Hannity that the US military may take its fight against drug cartels onto land.

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AL.com
Trump hints at major escalation against Mexican drug cartels: ‘We are going to now start hitting land’ (opens AL.com)
Published Jan 8, 2026
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"The cartels are ... killing 250,000, 300,000 people in our country every single year, the drugs.”
Washington Examiner
Trump says US will start 'hitting land' in pursuit of drug cartels (opens Washington Examiner)
Published Jan 8, 2026
Washington Examiner's feed description
President Donald Trump provided an update on the next progression of U.S. efforts in stopping drug cartels.
Time
Trump Says U.S. to Start ‘Hitting Land’ in Military Campaign Against Cartels (opens Time)
Published Jan 8, 2026
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Speaking to Fox News’ Sean Hannity on Thursday, the President threatened land strikes, naming Mexico as a potential target, without elaboration.
Newsweek
Trump says US will start 'hitting land' targeting cartels 'running Mexico' (opens Newsweek)
Published Jan 8, 2026
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President Donald Trump has told Fox News host Sean Hannity that the US military may take its fight against drug cartels onto land.
BNO News
Trump suggests U.S. will begin to strike drug cartels in Mexico (opens BNO News)
Published Jan 8, 2026
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U.S. President Donald Trump suggested the United States will begin to strike drug cartels on land in Mexico, claiming the groups control the country, during a television interview. Speaking Thursday night during an interview on Fox News’ Hannity, Trump said the United States has reduced drug traffic…