UPDATE: President Donald Trump hinted at potential military action against Mexico during a phone call with Fox News’ “Fox & Friends” following a significant attack on Venezuela on October 7, 2023. This attack marked a dramatic escalation in U.S. foreign policy, with Trump revealing he watched the operation unfold live from his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida, describing it as “like watching a television show.”
During the interview, Trump was questioned about whether the military action against Venezuela was intended to send a strong message to Mexico about drug trafficking. He responded by emphasizing his relationship with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, stating, “We’re very friendly with her; she’s a good woman,” but added that the drug cartels are effectively controlling the country.
Trump revealed, “I’ve asked her numerous times: ‘would you like us to take out the cartels?’ – ‘no, no, no Mr. President, please.’” He underscored the urgency of the situation, noting the staggering number of drug-related deaths, claiming that the U.S. has lost 300,000 people to drugs coming through the southern border.
“We have to do something,” he declared, signaling that the administration might take decisive actions against the cartels if Mexico does not step up. Trump’s comments come amid increasing scrutiny of the drug crisis in the United States, which he blames largely on the influx of narcotics from Mexico.
As the situation develops, all eyes are on the White House to see if Trump will follow through on his implications of intervention. This potential escalation raises significant concerns about the implications for U.S.-Mexico relations and regional stability in Latin America.
Stay tuned for updates on this developing story, as the administration’s next steps could have major ramifications for both domestic and international politics.
