Trump’s second-term crackdown on cartels has shattered years of the status quo. With Special Forces training Mexican security forces, ELINT flights ramping up, and increased drone surveillance, the war on cartels is escalating at an unprecedented pace. The extradition of cartel kingpins, including Rafael Caro Quintero, signals a shift in Mexico’s stance under U.S. pressure. As violence looms in response, one question remains—how far will Trump go to eradicate cartel influence?