Republican CandidatesDeSantis Suggests He Would Use Drone Strikes Against Mexican Drug CartelsSaveMark Us Preferred on GooglePrintRepublican presidential candidate Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks during a press conference on the banks of the Rio Grande in Eagle Pass, Texas, on June 26, 2023. Brandon Bell/Getty ImagesLorenz Duchamps8/11/2023|Updated: 8/11/20230:00X 1Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said on Thursday that he would approve using drone strikes to take down drug cartels in Mexico if he were elected president.During a campaign event in Iowa, Mr. DeSantis was asked whether “drones” or any other military intervention on Mexican soil were still on the table.We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.