On Friday, South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson joined President Donald Trump and U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi at the Department of Justice headquarters for a discussion on crime, law enforcement, and justice reform.
“When people ask me what keeps me up at night, I talk about a lot of the problems originating at the southern border of the United States,” said Attorney General Wilson. “Roughly two months ago, with the election of President Trump, America plugged the holes in the boat, but the water is still in the boat. The consequences of the policies that the previous administration implemented have created a lot of problems for our states. Gang activity, illegal immigration, and of course, probably most importantly, the fentanyl that is being trafficked into our respective states. I had the opportunity to serve for eight years with our current United States Attorney General Pam Bondi and what she's doing at the Justice Department is going to be so incredibly helpful to all of us.”
The event highlighted efforts to tackle violent crime, strengthen border security, and ensure justice is applied fairly across the country. Attorney General Wilson stood alongside President Trump and Attorney General Bondi to emphasize cracking down on drug cartels, strengthening law enforcement partnerships, and upholding law.
During the event, President Trump reaffirmed his administration’s stance on law and order by announcing initiatives to dismantle organized crime networks and target repeat offenders. Attorney General Bondi outlined reforms within the Department of Justice aimed at streamlining investigations and prosecuting criminals more effectively.
Attorney General Wilson emphasized South Carolina’s commitment to holding criminals accountable and ensuring victims receive justice. He praised federal-state partnerships leading to significant arrests and prosecutions in major criminal cases while highlighting South Carolina’s proactive efforts to prevent dangerous criminals from exploiting legal loopholes.