The mainstream media will do anything to make Trump look bad. But this backfired horribly.
Now CNN is panicking after being utterly humiliated live on TV.
CNN’s Misstep Exposes Cartel’s Surprising Respect for Trump
In a jaw-dropping interview aired Saturday, CNN faced widespread mockery after a Sinaloa Cartel member expressed admiration for President Donald Trump, undermining the network’s apparent attempt to portray the drug lord as a victim of the president’s tough-on-crime policies.
The segment, filmed in a clandestine Mexican hideout, was meant to highlight the cartel’s reaction to Trump’s designation of the group as terrorists, part of his aggressive campaign to curb the deadly fentanyl flood into the United States.
Instead, the gangster’s response bolstered Trump’s image as a leader protecting American interests.
“According to the Trump Administration, you are a terrorist … What do you make of that?” CNN’s Isobel Yeung asked the masked Sinaloa Cartel member. The gangster, shrouded in a face covering, sunglasses, and latex gloves, replied, “Well, the situation is ugly but we have to eat.”
When pressed on what he would say to Trump, he added, “My respect. According to him, he’s looking out for his people. But the problem is the consumers are in the United States. If there weren’t any consumers we would stop.”
Social Media Erupts as CNN’s Narrative Crumbles
The interview sparked an immediate firestorm on social media, with users accusing CNN of fishing for anti-Trump soundbites only to be outmaneuvered by the cartel member’s unexpected praise. The backlash highlighted the network’s miscalculation, as Trump’s hardline stance on cartels resonated even with a criminal figure.
“CNN is in full meltdown mode. All their usual smear tactics have failed—again. So what’s their next brilliant move? Interviewing the freaking Sinaloa Cartel,” one person posted on X.
“They were clearly hoping for a ‘Trump is evil’ soundbite. Instead? Total backfire.” Another user quipped, “Not the answer the Communist News Network wanted.”
The ridicule extended to CNN’s apparent attempt to humanize the cartel, with critics slamming the network for prioritizing the feelings of a m*rderous organization over the safety of Americans.
“So CNN is concerned about hurting the cartel’s feelings? This isn’t the flex they think it is. It’s offensive to Americans,” one tweet read. The episode highlights Trump’s ability to dominate the narrative, turning a would-be hit piece into a testament to his resolute leadership.
Trump’s Anti-Cartel Crusade Gains Momentum
President Trump’s vow to dismantle the Sinaloa Cartel and other drug trafficking networks has struck a chord, as evidenced by the cartel member’s acknowledgment of his commitment to “looking out for his people.”
The interview, far from undermining Trump, reinforced the urgency of his mission to secure the border and halt the fentanyl crisis devastating American communities. By labeling cartels as terrorists, Trump has signaled an uncompromising approach, earning respect even from adversaries while exposing the left-leaning media’s disconnect from public sentiment.
“Unbelievably, CNN gives Sinaloa cartel member a chance to throw a pity party about being labeled a terrorist, but the cartel member tells them President Trump is just rightly ‘looking after his people’,” one X user wrote, capturing the sentiment of many who see Trump’s policies as a necessary defense against criminal enterprises.
The interview’s fallout has only amplified support for Trump’s bold strategy, positioning him as a steadfast protector of American lives against the chaos fueled by cartels and their enablers.
