Chris Christie: Ultimatum to Mexican President on Drug Cartels

Former Gov. Chris Christie’s Bold⁣ Plan to ‍Tackle‍ Drug​ Cartels

In ‌a passionate speech⁢ to South Carolina ⁤voters, former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie outlined‍ his plan ​to combat drug⁤ cartels in Mexico if‍ elected president. Christie’s proposal involves giving the president of Mexico​ 90 days to take action against the cartels.

“If‌ I’m elected president ⁢on⁢ my first day, I ‌will ⁤sign an executive order ​that ‌sends the⁢ National‍ Guard to the border,” Mr. Christie declared. “And their specific task will be the interdiction of fentanyl.”

Christie emphasized that fentanyl, a highly dangerous drug, is the leading cause of death for young men in America. He pledged to take a tough stance with the Mexican government and issued an ​ultimatum to Mexican President Andrés ‌Manuel López ‌Obrador.

“If you don’t clean it up⁢ in 90 days, I’m going to‌ avail‍ myself of the tools‌ that I​ have available as the president of the United States and the‍ Commander in Chief of ‍the greatest intelligence agency ⁣and the greatest⁣ army in the world,”⁢ Mr. Christie declared during a town hall meeting in ⁢Columbia, South Carolina, on ‌July 21. “We will take care of these criminals who are poisoning our children.”

Furthermore, Christie expressed ​his determination to address the issue of ⁤precursor chemicals supplied by China to the cartels ‌for fentanyl production.

“(The Chinese) ‍are sending chemicals to⁢ Mexico that they know will be used to create a ⁣drug that will kill American citizens.⁤ That’s an act of war, and it needs ⁣to be said just that way by a president of the United States who can⁣ stay awake,” ⁣Mr.‌ Christie asserted.

Christie made it clear that he believes neither⁢ party’s front-runner, including Mr.​ Biden, is capable of effectively leading the country.

Reflecting on his experience as ⁢a Republican⁢ governor working with a Democratic⁣ legislature, Christie highlighted the importance of collaboration and compromise.

“I inherited an $11 billion‍ deficit on‌ a‍ $29 billion budget in 2010. And we balanced that budget without ​raising taxes,” Mr. Christie​ shared. “The key was working with people I disagreed with.”

Despite facing opposition, Christie emphasized that progress can be achieved when the⁣ focus is⁢ on the ⁤work at hand.

The White⁢ House Race

Christie criticized both Mr. Biden ‍and Mr. Trump, asserting that they have let down the American people and would continue to do​ so if reelected.

He began by scrutinizing Mr. Biden’s record, highlighting issues ⁤such as the withdrawal of troops from‍ Afghanistan and the⁢ state of the economy under Biden’s leadership.

According to Christie, Mr. Biden considers former President Jimmy⁣ Carter as the best ‌president‌ of his lifetime.

Christie concluded by emphasizing the⁢ need for a leader who can ⁢effectively address the challenges facing the nation.