Vice President JD Vance said that if Mexico doesn't control cartels they're "going to wake up in a narco state, where the cartels have more power than their own government"

The vice president, joined by two other top Trump administration officials, took an aerial tour of the border and met with law enforcement officials.

Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard speaks to reporters during a visit to the U.S. border with Mexico Wednesday, March 5, 2025 in Eagle Pass, Texas, with Vice President JD

The VP has made social media into a vehicle for his ascent.

As Vice President J.D. Vance visited the South Texas border town of Eagle Pass urging stricter border security, a grassroots organization displayed shoes found on the Rio Grande, which they say

J.D. Vance, the current vice-president, appears to have little intention of sitting back in the shadows while waiting for his chance at the top job. Instead, the former marine turned politician is rapidly turning into Donald Trump’s high-profile attack dog.

Vice President JD Vance will visit the Texas-Mexico border later this week. According to the vice president's spokesperson, Vance will visit Eagle Pass on Wednesday.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Tulsi Gabbard, director of national intelligence, also will be in Eagle Pass.

EAGLE PASS, Texas (AP) — Vice President J.D. Vance plans to visit the U.S.-Mexico border on Wednesday to highlight the tougher immigration policies that the Trump administration says have led to ...