President Trump's 30-day pause on tariff threats against Mexico is a "step in the right direction" in strengthening the border, according to Ray Donovan, the former chief of operations for the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)

"We have 30 days before the president is going to see if there are any advancements in this agreement," Donovan said Monday on "Elizabeth Vargas Reports."

"It's short-term, but I see it as a reset and opportunity for Mexico to go after the cartels," he added.

Donovan oversaw the

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