In a startling revelation during an interview with The Daily Caller, U.S. President Donald Trump asserted that Mexico is "run by the cartels" and disclosed his offer to deploy U.S. military forces to combat drug trafficking organizations within the country. This statement comes as tensions rise regarding violence attributed to cartels in Mexico.
Trump claimed that Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum declined the military assistance proposal, alleging she is "very scared" of the cartels. The President emphasized the growing threat posed by these criminal groups, which have increasingly influenced both Mexican politics and security.
This bold assertion aligns with Trump"s previous hardline stance on immigration and crime, as he has consistently called for stricter measures to address drug trafficking. The situation in Mexico has deteriorated in recent years, leading to heightened violence and instability, prompting discussions about potential foreign intervention.
As the U.S. grapples with its own border security issues, Trump"s comments could reignite the debate over military involvement in foreign nations" internal conflicts. The implications of such an intervention could have significant repercussions for U.S.-Mexico relations, as seen in recent developments regarding international diplomacy and military strategy.