The United States has deployed its military to crack down on illegal migration at the U.S.-Mexico border. The Trump administration has also deployed reconnaissance planes, including the P-8 Poseidon and U-2 Dragon Lady, from airbases in California, Arizona, and Texas to monitor activities linked to Mexican drug cartels.

Meanwhile, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has urged the U.S. to assist her country in taking action against drug cartels. As illegal border crossings drop significantly, the Trump administration continues to send more military troops to the border.