DeSantis Signals He Would Use Drone Strikes Against Mexican Cartels

Republican presidential candidate Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-Fla.) speaks during the Moms for Liberty national summit at the Marriott Downtown in Philadelphia on June 30, 2023. Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-Fla.) said he would be open to using drone strikes on Mexican drug cartels.

When asked during a campaign event in Iowa on Nov. 2 whether he would use “drones” or other military means to target cartels, Mr. DeSantis said, “Yes. I’ve already said that.”