WATCH LIVE: Trump participates in Shield of the Americas Event
President Donald Trump will host Western Hemisphere leaders in New York City for an event titled “Shield of the Americas,” emphasizing efforts to combat cartel violence and drug trafficking across North and South America. Trump founded the group in 2026, initiating a summit in Doral, Florida, where he announced the creation of the “Americas counter Cartel Coalition” aimed at stopping organized drug violence throughout the region. The article also promotes subscription options for the Washington Examiner,highlighting thier focus on in-depth news,analysis,and commentary,with options for unlimited access and member login.
President Donald Trump will host leaders from the Western Hemisphere for a Shield of the Americas event in New York City on Tuesday afternoon.
Trump established the group in 2026 to fight off cartel violence and drug trafficking in South and North America, first convening the group for a summit in Doral, Florida, in March. At the summit, Trump announced the creation of the “Americas Counter Cartel Coalition” with the goal of bringing drug violence from organized cartels to a halt in the Western Hemisphere.
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