President Donald Trump signed a new National Counterterrorism Strategy this week that shifts focus toward threats in the Western Hemisphere, particularly drug cartels and domestic political groups.

The strategy, released Wednesday, designates eliminating drug cartels in the Western Hemisphere as the administration's highest priority. Officials indicated the plan seeks to crack down on Islamist terror groups, drug cartels, and violent domestic political groups.

According to administration officials, the strategy will prioritize the rapid identification and neutralization of what they term "violent secular" political groups. These officials argue such groups are responsible for most politically motivated assassination attempts and other violence in recent years.

The new approach represents a notable shift from previous counterterrorism strategies, which traditionally focused primarily on international terrorist organizations. The emphasis on hemispheric threats reflects the administration's broader immigration and border security priorities.

Meanwhile, a separate Associated Press-NORC poll conducted last month found that about six in 10 Americans believe the United States used to be a great place for immigrants but no longer is. The survey results suggest Trump's immigration enforcement agenda has influenced public perception about America's welcoming stance toward outsiders.