Mexico needs to work with Trump not against him.
Washington, D.C. – In a bold move to crack down on the deadly fentanyl epidemic ravaging American communities, President Donald Trump recently offered military assistance to Mexico to help dismantle cartel-run drug operations. But Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum flatly rejected the proposal, citing national sovereignty.
“Our sovereignty is not for sale,” Sheinbaum reportedly told Trump during their private phone call.
Trump Offers Troops to Combat Mexican Cartels Behind Fentanyl Surge
President Trump’s offer came as part of his renewed push to secure the southern border and end the flow of illicit drugs. Mexican drug traffickers are producing fentanyl using chemicals imported from Communist China, then moving the lethal product across the porous U.S.-Mexico border.
The conversation was confirmed by Sheinbaum, who acknowledged a Wall Street Journal report outlining Trump’s military proposal. While she accepted increased U.S. intelligence support, she firmly stated Mexico would never allow foreign troops on its soil.
Fentanyl Still the #1 Killer of Young Americans
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has already seized enough fentanyl this year to kill over 119 million Americans—a staggering figure that underscores the scale of the crisis. The synthetic opioid remains the leading cause of death for Americans aged 18 to 44, according to the CDC.
“The cartels are waging war on America,” President Trump said. “And we’re fighting back—hard.”
Mexico Accepts Intelligence Aid—But Declines Boots on the Ground
While rejecting troop deployments, Sheinbaum’s administration did agree to cooperate more on intelligence sharing. Mexican officials also asked the U.S. to help stop weapons traffickers who move firearms southbound into cartel hands.
Despite this limited cooperation, the Trump administration remains wary. “You can’t run a country when the cartels are in control,” Trump told Fox Noticias host Rachel Campos-Duffy.
Trump Warns of Economic Consequences if Mexico Fails to Act
President Trump has made it clear that failure to crack down on cartel violence could lead to economic penalties. Though he relaxed certain tariffs under a bilateral trade deal during his first term, steep 25% duties still apply to Mexican-made vehicles, steel, and aluminum.
“If Mexico wants to be a trading partner, they must act like one. Border security is non-negotiable,” a senior Trump official said.
Final Word: National Security Comes First
The Trump administration continues to take aggressive steps to protect Americans from the consequences of unchecked drug trafficking and cartel violence. With fentanyl deaths skyrocketing, President Trump is demanding real results—not excuses.
“We’re fighting a war to save American lives,” Trump said. “And we won’t back down.”