President declares national emergency at southern border and designates cartels as terrorist organizations

The government meeting held on January 20, 2025, focused on President Trump's inaugural address, where he outlined a series of executive orders aimed at addressing key national issues. The President emphasized a commitment to restoring America through what he termed a "revolution of common sense."

The first significant action announced was the declaration of a national emergency at the southern border. President Trump stated that all illegal entries would be halted immediately, and a plan to return one million criminal aliens to their countries of origin would be initiated. He also mentioned the reinstatement of the "Remain in Mexico" policy and the termination of the "catch and release" practice. Furthermore, he announced the deployment of troops to the southern border to counter what he described as a "disastrous invasion" of the country.

In a notable move, the President declared that drug cartels would be designated as foreign terrorist organizations. He invoked the Alien Enemies Act of 1798, directing federal and state law enforcement to eliminate foreign gangs and criminal networks contributing to crime in the United States, particularly in urban areas.

The President underscored his responsibility as commander in chief to protect the nation from threats and invasions, promising unprecedented levels of action in this regard.

In addition to border security, President Trump addressed the economic challenges facing the country. He directed his cabinet members to utilize their resources to combat record inflation and reduce costs. He attributed the inflation crisis to excessive government spending and rising energy prices, leading to the declaration of a national energy emergency. The President concluded this segment by promoting increased domestic drilling as a solution to the energy crisis.

Overall, the meeting highlighted President Trump's focus on immigration control and economic recovery as central themes of his administration's agenda moving forward.