US EditionTrump confirms he offered to send US troops to Mexico to help with cartels
- In early May 2025, former U.S. President Donald Trump acknowledged that he had proposed deploying American military forces to Mexico as part of efforts to aid in the fight against drug cartels.
- Trump made the offer amid longstanding concerns about Mexican cartels smuggling fentanyl into the U.S., but Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum firmly rejected the proposal, emphasizing sovereignty.
- The two leaders have maintained security discussions, with Trump accusing Mexico of being controlled by cartels and offering military help, while Sheinbaum reiterated cooperation without allowing foreign troops on Mexican soil.
- Trump expressed willingness to intervene militarily in Mexico if asked to assist with cartel-related issues, but Sheinbaum firmly rejected the idea, emphasizing that Mexico’s sovereignty cannot be compromised.
- The refusal suggests ongoing strain in U.S.-Mexico relations over drug enforcement methods, as Mexico maintains military presence internally and rejects unilateral foreign intervention despite increased U.S. border operations.
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Mexican President Donald Trump has firmly rejected a proposal to send U.S. troops across the border to help stop the smuggling of fentanyl from Mexico into the United States, saying she was “afraid” of drug cartels.
Trump Says Mexico Rejected U.S. Troop Offer Over Cartel Fears: "She Can't Even Think Straight" - Worthy Christian News
by Emmitt Barry, Worthy News Correspondent (Worthy News) – President Donald Trump confirmed Sunday that he offered to send U.S. troops into Mexico to help combat the country’s deadly drug cartels — but said Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum turned him down because she is “afraid of the cartels.” “She is so afraid of the cartels she can’t walk,” Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One. “And I think she’s a lovely woman. The president of Mexic…
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The president of Mexico, Claudia Sheinbaum, stands firm in her position of negotiating with Donald Trump, her US counterpart, avoiding conflict at all costs, in contrast to the style of the Republican president distinguished by pressure and controversy. The new reason for friction, extinguished this Monday by Sheinbaum, has been the revelation that Trump proposed to his Mexican counterpart to send military troops to the Latin American country to…
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