The United States must prioritize securing its own border before engaging in military operations in other countries.

“so first we need to secure our border and then yeah Phil I think absolutely if we have to send them over into Mexico to do some kind of operations then do that too but we need to do both”

Dave Franke maintains that current US government efforts to stop the flow of drugs and cartel members have not significantly impacted the scale of the problem.

“No, I don't even think it's a scratching the surface to be honest. And I say that in basis of I see what we what we confront in Mexico and I also hear what happens in other states”

The Trump administration has been highly effective in securing the border by removing criminals who were previously allowed into the country.

“I think that he has been very effective. He is determined to basically get all these criminals that were uh led in uh during the last administration. A lot of them uh come here not to work, not seeking really a better life. They come here to commit crimes.”