Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed asserted that American-manufactured firearms are a primary driver behind the escalating power of Mexican cartels, advocating for diplomatic engagement rather than military intervention to address the crisis. Speaking on “The Moment Podcast,” El-Sayed directly challenged the notion of using troops or drones, stating, “American-manufactured guns are responsible for a lot of the cartels.” He emphasized a collaborative approach, urging the U.S. to work with Mexican counterparts to “contain cartel behavior” by addressing the flow of weapons from the U.S. and tackling the complex issue of fentanyl trafficking northward. His campaign clarified that this involves cooperating with the Mexican government to curb both gun and drug smuggling across the border, a stance that contrasts with his previous calls to abolish ICE. This perspective emerges amidst the Trump administration’s ongoing efforts to sanction cartel entities, highlighting a significant divergence in proposed strategies for border security and cartel disruption.
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