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The speaker discusses the impact of ending catch and release on illegal immigration and drug smuggling. They mention a significant decrease in illegal immigration and drug smuggling when catch and release was ended. However, they express concern that after Biden took office, there was a sharp increase in both illegal immigration and the presence of fentanyl on the streets. They highlight that the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has stated that 95% of the fentanyl in the US originates from Mexico.

Fentanyl, a synthetic opioid, originates from China and is trafficked into the US by cartels. Fentanyl analogs like Carfentanil and Xylazine are mixed with Fentanyl, causing severe harm to users. Cartels use various methods to smuggle Fentanyl into the US, including hiding it in vehicles and using migrants as carriers. Migrants become indebted to cartels, leading to exploitation. In 2023, 112,000 Americans died from Fentanyl, with 2024 expected to be worse. This crisis is described as chemical warfare originating from China.

Canada is described as sweeping the fentanyl issue under the rug by sources in the show, despite public moves like appointing a fentanyl czar and increasing northern border patrols after pressure from Trump and Kash Patel. The guest says Canadian law enforcement acknowledge the issue but feel resources are insufficient to crack down on transnational crime, with a sense that “the root of the problem” is not being addressed. The guest reports that the planning and production of fentanyl have shifted to Canada, with cartel operatives setting up labs there. They describe how cartels, after crackdowns on the southern border, moved operations into Canada where a visa is not needed for a tourist entry, allowing quick setup and networking with preexisting Canadian gangs such as the Hells Angels, Brother’s Keepers, Red Scorpion, and United Nations gang. Precursors come through the Port of Vancouver, where less than 1% of cargo is inspected, enabling easy importation of chemicals. The guest asserts that the majority of fentanyl production now occurs in Canada, with a claim of 99% certainty, and cites an operative for the Sinaloa Cartel in Canada showing labs on West Coast resources. Labs are described as often in suburban areas on farmland or small residences, not just in large urban centers. The production is said to have started in 2016-2017 as cartel operations moved into Canada, with ongoing Canadian law enforcement aware since then but under-resourced to counter transnational crime groups. The RCMP head reportedly estimated thousands of organized crime groups, but CSA’s Canadian intelligence suggests 668, highlighting a disconnect between agencies. The main cartel presence in Canada is labeled as Sinaloa and CJNG, with CJNG now possibly dominant due to Sinaloa’s weakening position and alliance with New Generation Cartel. The Canadian fentanyl flow includes enforcers recruited from Canada, including Quebec and Ontario, who manage payments, protection, and border activities to facilitate drug movement and violence. Recruitment extends globally to the Balkans, Armenia, Australia, England, and other Commonwealth countries to leverage foreign nationals who can blend in and avoid detection. Group chats reveal Canadian area codes and explicit hits-for-hire offers, with examples of payments (e.g., 55,000 Canadian dollars for a hit) and weapon procurement requirements. The border dynamics are described as significant: the northern border remains underprotected, allowing cross-border trafficking. The guest mentions that, even with a U.S. military or law enforcement option, the cartel leadership central to the operation would resist intensely if confronted on Mexican soil, implying that a direct US-backed intervention could be costly and dangerous for the cartel. A notable case described is a “BC Superlab,” a large, sophisticated operation producing meth and fentanyl, recovered in rural BC and Surrey, BC. Authorities found 400 kilograms of meth, 54 kilograms of fentanyl, plus MDMA and cocaine, plus 46 handguns, 21 AR-15 style rifles, 14 submachine guns, two .50 cal rifles, explosives, body armor, and nearly $1 million in cash. The lab’s equipment included jacketed reactors and other specialized items, with large quantities of precursors (5,000 liters of liquid precursor and 10 tons of powder) and evidence they may have been producing P2P, a key meth precursor. The RCMP described the operation as extremely sophisticated, with a network of metal ducting to vent fumes and a setup suggesting an international cross-border network with potential ties to Mexican cartel operations and other global criminal networks. Health Canada is testing unusual equipment to see if it signals new production methods. Investigators emphasize that the drugs were destined for abroad and that Vancouver’s infrastructure could facilitate expansion into Asia-Pacific markets, including China, Japan, India, Indonesia, Australia, and New Zealand. Despite the scale of the operation, only one person had been arrested at the time of reporting, underscoring the magnitude of the challenge and the global reach of the drug networks. Overall, the conversation frames Canada as a critical, expanding node in an international fentanyl production and distribution network, with entrenched organizational complexity, cross-border logistics, and multilingual, multinational recruitment that complicates enforcement.

The speaker claims the root of the fentanyl problem is the CCP, alleging that almost all fentanyl precursors originate from Mainland China, where hundreds of companies ship them globally. The CCP claims they don't make fentanyl, but instead provide all the necessary ingredients to Mexico. The speaker says that the CCP announced they would no longer sell one specific precursor, but there are 14 others that can be used to make fentanyl, and they are still shipping all of those. The speaker claims to have started an enterprise to target fentanyl precursor companies in Mainland China. The speaker states that these companies are now shipping precursors to places like India, and the Mexican cartels are manufacturing fentanyl in Mexico. Instead of going directly into America, the fentanyl is being flown into Vancouver, manufactured in Canada, and distributed globally from there.

The State Department's engagement with cities is a crucial part of their work. They collaborate with embassies on various issues such as connecting businesses, promoting energy security, combating human trafficking, and improving global health. The Innovation Plaza at the summit showcased solutions for government services, recycling, sustainability, and housing. To further this work, the Cities Forward initiative was launched, connecting 12 American cities with 12 Latin American and Caribbean cities. They will share experiences and lessons on reducing pollution and designing infrastructure to withstand natural disasters. Funding and technical assistance will be provided to develop sustainability action plans. The goal is to expand this initiative to cities throughout the hemisphere. Collaboration between cities, businesses, governments, and organizations is crucial for addressing challenges and creating a better future.

Rampant illegal immigration and the illicit drug trade, particularly fentanyl, are costing the American people more than a potential trade war. President Trump aims to ensure that China, Mexico, and Canada prioritize U.S. national security as much as they do their own. Fentanyl's precursor materials come from China, are assembled in Mexico, and are the leading cause of death for Americans aged 18 to 45. Trump has committed to using every available tool to secure the nation, and addressing this crisis is part of that effort.

Under my leadership, we achieved the first reduction in overdose deaths in over 30 years. However, under Joe Biden, the progress has been surrendered along with the surrender of our southern border. Fentanyl and other deadly poisons are pouring into our country, causing over 100,000 American deaths annually. I plan to take action on day 1 to end this crisis by imposing a naval embargo on drug cartels, deploying military assets, dismantling trafficking networks, and asking Congress to impose the death penalty on drug dealers and human traffickers. I will also designate Fentanyl as a controlled substance and demand China's cooperation. Additionally, we need to strengthen work, faith, and family pillars to combat addiction, provide treatment without job loss, create job opportunities for former addicts, and expand support for faith-based programs. We must win in 2024 to save our country.

Americans are coming through Vancouver, with precursors from Guangdong province. The Chinese Communist Party is turning a blind eye to the RCMP's request for help during the Meng Wan Wangzhou incident. This allows the CCP to facilitate the reverse opium war, destabilizing and undermining democracies. The Chinese Communist Party could control and stop the 100,000 deaths from Fentanyl overdoses, but they choose not to. Vancouver is a major distribution point for these drugs, which are then sent back to Asia. The CCP's relationship with organized crime allows them to easily stop this flow, but they have no willingness to do so. This is part of their hybrid warfare strategy to destabilize democracies worldwide.

Canada is losing thousands of young people to illicit fentanyl poisoning, which has become a mass murder weapon for Chinese communists and Mexican cartels. The biggest fentanyl lab in history was found in Vancouver, with ties to Chinese organized crime and biker gangs that have been hired to assassinate people in the United States. Canada needs to update its legal structures, as current laws hinder undercover police operations and contribute to low seizure statistics. Most of the drugs are going from Mexico to Canada and then being brought south into the Northwest United States on ships, but there is almost no port enforcement. The US needs Canada to update their legal structures and create a RICO act like in the United States and designate cartels as terrorists. We have to break the bank on fentanyl trafficking for these cartels and bring them down and take them out.

We're in Chicago, Illinois, focusing on public safety threats. This initiative involves a comprehensive approach with various agencies including the FBI, ATF, DEA, ICE, and HSI. Today, we will begin addressing these issues with the president's plan for a unified government response.

Fentanyl's presence in our community, especially near playgrounds and schools, is alarming. Children are overdosing, and this is unacceptable. I see people using fentanyl along the streets, near parks, and public transportation. I urge you to take action to keep fentanyl away from our children. We must address those selling fentanyl, including individuals exploiting our sanctuary city status. Fentanyl is cheaper than basic necessities, fueling criminal activity. The open sale of fentanyl and the resulting property crime, like the burglaries I've personally experienced, are impacting our community. I wonder if those in positions of power truly understand the severity of the situation.

In San Diego, there was an exponential increase in significant interest aliens (SIAs), defined as aliens with significant ties to terrorism. The San Diego sector averaged 10 to 15 SIAs per year before this administration, but went to over 100 in 2022, and even more in 2023 and this year. The speaker was allegedly told not to release information on this increase. The San Diego area sees 80-90% of the methamphetamine and fentanyl seizures annually for the entire country, and with little border enforcement, these drugs were coming through in mass. The price for a single pill of fentanyl went from $10 to $0.25. San Diego traffic checkpoints were shut down due to resources being diverted. The speaker had to release illegal aliens by the hundreds each day into communities that could not support them. To mitigate this, two flights a week were provided from San Diego to Texas at $150,000 per flight.

Sharing knowledge and solutions is crucial for addressing global challenges. The speaker emphasizes the importance of connections and interconnectivity. They encourage the audience to use the connections made at the summit to continue engaging and sharing ideas. The speaker highlights three areas where cities are leading the way: migration, national government learning from cities, and incorporating city perspectives into national policies. They discuss the unprecedented number of displaced people globally and the migration challenge in the hemisphere. The Los Angeles Declaration on Migration and Protection was a regional approach to address this challenge. Bogota, under Mayor Claudia Lopez's leadership, has implemented measures to integrate migrants, providing them with essential services and opportunities. These efforts demonstrate that migration can be managed safely and contribute to community growth.

Cities from across the hemisphere signed the Denver Declaration, showing their commitment to addressing challenges like affordable housing, migration, and the climate crisis. Rio de Janeiro Mayor, Eduardo Pais, led the launch of the Anti Racist Cities Network, where cities will share best practices for equity and inclusion. Discrimination hampers democracies, including the United States, by depriving them of the strength and innovation of their citizens. To empower all populations, the State Department established a city and state diplomacy office. The office's importance is evident at the Denver summit, where Ambassador Nuna Hachigian and her team have been building ties. They are available for connections during the remaining time.

General Bondi is recognized for her leadership in safeguarding American lives by confronting narco-traffickers, who the administration has labeled as foreign terrorist organizations responsible for an American overdose death every seven minutes. The Department of Justice will continue to safeguard streets using a whole-of-government approach, involving the Department of Defense, Coast Guard, HSI, FBI, and DEA, to remove drugs from the streets and dismantle Mexican cartels. The FBI will follow Bondi's mission priority across the country to eradicate these foreign terrorist organizations, holding them accountable and scouring the earth to find them. Unshackling law enforcement and military personnel leads to seizures that save lives.

Chinese engagement on the fentanyl crisis in the United States was notable this weekend. China sent the deputy minister for public safety, who isn't usually part of trade or negotiating teams. This deputy minister had a robust and highly detailed discussion with someone from the US national security team.

I want to thank Governor Polis and Mayor Hancock for their leadership and for hosting the city summit in Denver. This summit brings together mayors, governors, indigenous leaders, and various networks to address global challenges at a local level. We made commitments on migration, climate change, democratic governance, and economic growth at the last summit in Los Angeles. City leaders play a crucial role in tackling these challenges, from integrating migrants to responding to natural disasters and public health crises. Cities are where democracy is closest to its people, allowing for accountability and innovative solutions. We will continue to prioritize the voices of city leaders in our work, including at the upcoming 10th Summit of the Americas. This is just the beginning of many city summits to come.

San Francisco is facing a drug crisis, rampant homelessness, and a rise in crime. Drug addicts are being paid to use drugs, leading to a high number of overdose deaths. Many of the homeless individuals in the city actually have homes but choose to live on the streets to do drugs. Fentanyl is a commonly used drug in the area. Businesses are leaving due to the unsafe environment, and the city is struggling to address the issues. The government's harm reduction approach, which includes providing drug paraphernalia, is not effectively solving the problem. The lack of law enforcement and the $950 limit for felony charges contribute to the rise in crime. Oakland, a neighboring city, is also facing similar challenges with homelessness and crime.