Mexican president rejects Trump's proposal of deploying American troops to combat drug trafficking organizations.
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Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum announced she's given ol' Donald a cold shoulder on his offer of helping Mexico fight crime, saying "no thanks" to the U.S. military assistance he proposed to squash drug trafficking and violent cartels.
In response to a Wall Street Journal report on Friday, Sheinbaum admitted, "Yep, it's true." Trump reportedly reached out to Sheinbaum, asking, "Hey, how can we assist you with drug trafficking?" She refused, stating that the Mexican people won't accept Uncle Sam's soldiers on their land.
What's The Conservative Playbook For Trump to Take Down Cartels?
The Heritage Foundation, a well-known conservative group, went public in January with a plan for Trump to tackle the border crisis, arguing that Mexican cartels are getting stronger, illegal immigration and narcotics are on the rise, and U.S.-Mexico security cooperation ain't what it used to be.
However, they warned that military action against cartels should be the last resort, preferring joint military action with Mexican cooperation. In more desperate situations, it could be time for unilateral U.S. military action to disrupt cartel activity and force cooperation from a wary Mexican government.
What's the Situation with Fentanyl and Cartels Now?
The Trump Administration has been teaming up with Mexico to improve border security. With Sheinbaum in office, the U.S. has been making use of CIA drones for reconnaissance missions over Mexico, focusing on cartels and fentanyl production facilities.
This collaboration has led to crew leader arrests and the apprehension of numerous criminals, resulting in a much more secure border. However, dope-peddling foreign terrorist organizations need to drop the drugs and violence they're spewing into neighborhoods on both sides of the border if they want to see a safer America.
The Trump Administration is committed to finding new ways to dismantle these criminal gangs, striving to make America great again. Meanwhile, Sheinbaum has navigated the U.S. demands skillfully, demonstrating strong domestic support while safeguarding Mexican sovereignty.
- The call for joint military action against cartels by the Heritage Foundation could be a possible strategy for the Trump Administration to address the rising power of Mexican cartels, as they are currently working with Mexico to improve border security.
- Despite the Trump Administration's efforts to combat drug trafficking, such as the use of CIA drones for reconnaissance over Mexico, the international situation with cartels and fentanyl production remains volatile, with cartels refusing to stop spreading drugs and violence across the border.
- With the Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum turning down U.S. military assistance, the Trump Administration might be faced with a stark reality in its war on cartels, possibly considering unilateral military action as a last resort or seeking to increase political pressure on Mexico to cooperate.
