President Donald Trump has signed a new national counterterrorism strategy aimed at strengthening protections for the United States, with a particular focus on threats within the Western Hemisphere. According to White House counterterrorism director Sebastian Gorka, the strategy prioritizes the neutralization of regional terror threats by dismantling cartel operations to prevent the flow of drugs, trafficked individuals, and criminal networks into the country.

The administration has already taken action through a counternarcotics campaign that has destroyed dozens of boats and followed broader regional efforts, including political changes in Venezuela. Officials say the updated approach is driven by the principle that the homeland must be protected from both foreign and domestic threats.

Domestically, the strategy calls for identifying and disrupting violent political groups across the ideological spectrum, including anarchist and right wing organizations accused of inciting violence. Authorities plan to use all constitutionally available law enforcement tools to map group networks, track international connections, and prevent attacks.

Internationally, counterterrorism officials are set to meet with allied partners to strengthen cooperation against global threats, including those linked to Iran and militant groups such as al Qaeda. The strategy also maintains pressure on what officials describe as the global jihadi movement through continued targeting and disruption efforts.