We were told the cartels would grow weaker when we legalized marijuana. Turns out they're stronger, they're richer, they're wealthier, and they just got into heavier produce and more product. The legalization of marijuana did not weaken the cartels. It actually strengthened them and sharpened their resolve. Today, President Donald Trump Breaking news. Directs the military to target foreign drug cartels. This is what we voted for, everybody. We want a president to use the full force of our $1 trillion military in this hemisphere. (03:52–03:58)
CLAIM
Asserts that legalizing marijuana has strengthened drug cartels.
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