Former President Donald Trump and running mate Sen. JD Vance, R-Ohio, recently met with the family of Nicholas Douglas Quets, a 31-year-old U.S. Marine veteran who tragically lost his life in a shooting incident along the Caborca-Altar Highway in northern Mexico on Oct. 19.
Quets, who worked on water reclamation projects in Pima County, Arizona, was on a trip to Rocky Point with friends when the incident occurred, approximately 30 miles south of the U.S.-Mexico border. The Sonora Attorney General's Office reported that suspects believed to be cartel members carried out a direct attack on Quets' pick-up truck, resulting in his untimely death.
During a private meeting with Quets' family in Arizona, Trump and Vance expressed their condolences and listened attentively as the family recounted the details of the tragic event. Quets' father, retired Army Lt. Col. Warren Douglas Quets, shared that Trump showed genuine concern and empathy, offering support and asking how he could assist the family during this difficult time.
Expressing disappointment in the lack of communication from the Biden-Harris administration, the elder Quets emphasized the need for a thorough investigation and prosecution within the United States. He highlighted the urgency of the situation, questioning why more attention had not been given to the case of a U.S. military veteran who lost his life just south of the border.
The family's plea for justice and accountability resonates with their desire for the U.S. government to take a more active role in seeking justice for Quets. As they navigate this challenging period of grief and loss, they hope that their calls for action will not go unheard.
