Trump Hosts Latin American Leaders for Security Summit

0:00From Tampa Bay, this is your March 7th update. President Trump is hosting leaders from 12 Latin American nations at his golf resort near Miami this Saturday for a summit called the Shield of the Americas. The event launches a new U.S. security push in the Western Hemisphere to fight cartels, gains, illegal immigration, and foreign meddling. Earlier this week, Trump outlined the initiative as part of his America first approach, using U.S. military and intelligence to strengthen ties with allies. Attendees include presidents from Argentina, El Salvador, Bolivia, and others, but major players like Brazil, Mexico, Colombia, and Cuba are sitting. It out. State Department officials hailed it as a historic coalition for freedom, security, and prosperity in the region. Christie Knowham, freshly reassigned as the first special envoy for the shield, plans to join and announce a major deal targeting drug trafficking across the hemisphere. Knowham steps away from her role as Homeland Security Secretary after strong results on

1:03border security and deportations, according to Trump. He praised her work and nominated Oklahoma Senator Mark Wayne Mullen to take over the department. Trump will cut the summit short to head to Dover Air Force Base for the dignified transfer of six U.S. troops killed in a drone strike, right after U.S. And Israeli attacks on Iran began. Support for this day in an episode comes from our sponsor. A pillow that plays your podcast, music, or white noise privately, no earbuds required. It's O.L., I-SOLY-PILLOW.com.