Woman Supports Trump’s Cartel Crackdown Following Family Tragedy

A woman whose sisters and nieces were victims of the Juarez Cartel has come forward, expressing support for President Donald Trump’s efforts to combat cartel violence. She mentioned feeling hope for the first time in a long while.

Adriana Jones, president of the American Family Against Cartel Terrorism, discussed the tragic loss of her sisters, Maria “Rhonita” LeBaron, and her nieces, aged 12, 10, and her eight-month-old twins. They were brutally murdered by Mexican cartel members near the Arizona-Mexico border.

“The gunman shot from his vehicle, killing everyone inside, and then set it on fire. It’s unimaginable,” she said. “In addition to my family, two other mothers and their children were also murdered on the same route.”

Since that horrific day, Jones has stated that her family is “fighting for justice in every way possible.” As she navigated her grief, she realized that her family’s tragedy isn’t isolated—similar violence affects families along the border daily.

“American families shouldn’t have to endure what we have,” she insisted. “I held their bodies. I witnessed the brutality inflicted by the cartels. The evil is real.”

Jones added, “Every day, American families are at risk due to cartel violence. It’s crucial that the nation recognizes the reality of this situation.”

However, she admitted that until recently, she felt like she was “banging against a brick wall.”

“There was hardly any progress,” she explained. “No matter how hard we pushed, there was little movement. But, in the past few months, something seems to have shifted. People are beginning to wake up to understanding what’s at stake.”

After the Trump Justice Department’s announcement regarding Sinaloa Cartel leader, Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada’s guilty plea, she felt a renewed sense of hope.

“I was unexpectedly emotional watching it unfold live. For the first time in a long while, I feel this spark of hope,” Jones shared.

Jones expressed gratitude towards former Attorney General Trump and his administration for their commitment to holding cartels accountable.

“Hearing the details during that press conference truly moved me,” she said. “I genuinely believe it’s possible to eradicate cartels.”

Despite facing backlash for aggressive immigration policies, Jones praised the Trump administration’s recent actions as a significant step forward.

“The awareness of the scale and impact of cartel violence on American lives has generated hope. For the first time, I believe we can actually make a difference,” she stated. However, she also noted that more must be done to combat cartel violence effectively. Specifically, she mentioned that the Juarez Cartel, the group responsible for her family’s death, isn’t classified as a terrorist organization, which is disheartening.

“That’s disappointing,” Jones admitted. “There’s already a U.S. court ruling recognizing these cartels as terrorists. It seems reasonable to include them on that list.”

She recounted the specifics of her tragedy: “My 12-year-old nephew was killed along with my eight-month-old twins. These individuals are terrorists and should be acknowledged as such. I will keep pushing until I get answers.”

Jones invited other families impacted by cartel violence to join her in advocating for change. “Each victim has a unique story. Every family bears its own pain, and we want to channel that pain into asking for help,” she emphasized. “The world needs to hear your stories. America must listen.”