Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has forcefully rejected President Trump’s idea of sending U.S. troops into Mexico to combat drug cartels. On Saturday, she detailed a call she held with Trump last month.
President Claudia Sheinbaum: “In one of the calls, the U.S. President Donald Trump said it was important for the U.S. Army to enter Mexico to help us in the fight against drug trafficking. And I want to say that’s true. In some of the calls, he said, quote, 'How can we help you fight drug trafficking? I propose that the U.S. Army come in to help you.' And you know what I told him? 'No, President Trump, the territory is sacrosanct. Sovereignty is sacrosanct. Sovereignty is not for sale. Sovereignty is loved and defended.'”
Trump lashed out at Sheinbaum, saying, “She is so afraid of the cartels she can’t even think straight.”