Trump Proposes U.S. Troops for Mexico, Sparks Reaction
Trump fiercely criticizes Sheinbaum, Mexico's leader, for refusing the proposal to dispatch American troops to combat cartels within Mexico.
Yo, check this out, commrades! Donald Trump popped off again, this time suggesting he'd roll U.S. troops into Mexico to squash drug trafficking. Bloody 'ell, right?
He spilled the beans on Sunday, claiming President Claudia Sheinbaum blew him off due to her pesky fear of Mexico's ruthless cartels. Trump called 'er a "lovely woman," but claimed Sheinbaum's so scared of the cartels that she can't even think straight. Harsh, ain't it?
Sheinbaum clarified her stance on Saturday, telling reporters that U.S. military intervention in Mexico would trample sovereignty. "That ain't for sale, mate!" she said, adding that their countries could work together, but "in our own territories."
The U.S. military presence along the border with Mexico has grown since Trump's order in January to beef up the army's role in stemming migrants. The U.S. Northern Command's been deploying troops and equipment, upping aerial surveillance, and snagging more authority for Special Forces to team up with Mexican forces battling cartels.
Trump's been touting the need for action following his designation of many drug-smuggling gangs as "foreign terrorist organizations." But Sheinbaum's stance and Trump's response suggest tension could brew between the leaders over this hot-button issue after efforts on immigration and trade.
Trump ain't backing down on the cartels, either. He's all about wiping 'em out, claiming they're trying to "destroy our country." The White House's also linked curbing fentanyl to Trump's tariff plan, calling for Mexico, Canada, and China to get on board with stopping the flow of the deadly drug into the U.S.
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