OKLAHOMA CITY (May 14, 2026) – Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond today participated in a high-level meeting at the White House alongside acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche and FBI Director Kash Patel. Drummond was among eight state attorneys general selected to participate in a roundtable discussion focused on national public safety priorities, law enforcement achievements and the critical role state attorneys general play in protecting their communities. Also joining the meeting on behalf of the National Sheriffs' Association was Oklahoma's Canadian County Sheriff Chris West.
The meeting, held during National Police Week, recognized the service and sacrifice of law enforcement officers across the country and focused on strengthening collaboration between federal, state and local agencies to combat violent crime and improve public safety nationwide. Participants discussed ongoing efforts to restore public safety, support law enforcement and enhance coordination between state attorneys general and federal partners.
“Today’s meeting was an important and collaborative conversation about keeping Americans safe. Oklahoma is proud of the progress we have made. Under my leadership, we’ve taken dangerous fugitives off the streets and dismantled cartel networks threatening our communities,” Drummond said. “I look forward to continuing this critical partnership with our federal allies to deliver real results for the people of Oklahoma and this nation.”
During the discussion, federal officials highlighted significant nationwide reductions in violent crime over the past year, including declines in murders, robberies and aggravated assaults, as well as increased enforcement efforts targeting violent offenders and organized criminal networks.
“These statistics represent more than just numbers,” Drummond said. “They represent communities protected, families kept safe, criminals forced out of our country and increased national security. Americans are now safer due to President Trump's leadership and commitment to public safety.”
Drummond outlined Oklahoma's own aggressive efforts to combat cartels and shut down crime enterprises throughout the state. He also highlighted Oklahoma's continued success in apprehending fugitives from justice, emphasizing the effectiveness of the Attorney General's 10 Most Wanted program, which has led to the capture of 17 dangerous fugitives since its launch in September 2024.
Drummond also discussed the significant accomplishments of his Organized Crime Task Force, which has proven to be a critical weapon in Oklahoma's fight against criminal organizations. Since its creation in 2023, the task force has been an indispensable tool in dismantling sophisticated, multi-state criminal enterprises and instrumental in shutting down more than 7,000 illegal operations across Oklahoma. Most recently, the task force dismantled a sophisticated criminal enterprise responsible for approximately one million pounds of illegal marijuana valued in the billions, resulting in 20 arrests and four deportations.
“I greatly appreciate being included in today's critical discussions and the opportunity to highlight Oklahoma's incredible successes in combating organized crime,” Drummond said. “I look forward to continuing this strong partnership with our federal allies as we work together to protect our communities, dismantle criminal networks and keep Americans safe.”
Drummond met with FBI Director Kash Patel at the White House to discuss the country's safety and the role state attorneys general play in protecting their communities.
Drummond is pictured with acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche and Canadian County Sheriff Chris West.
