Mexico's president says she rejected Trump's plan to send US troops across the border
SUMMARY
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum publicly rejected a proposal by President Trump to send U.S. troops into Mexico to combat drug cartels, calling it a threat to national sovereignty. Speaking to supporters Saturday, Sheinbaum recounted a tense phone call where Trump reportedly offered direct military assistance to fight trafficking, which she firmly declined: “Sovereignty is not for sale.” The remarks came after a Wall Street Journal report detailed growing U.S. pressure for deeper cooperation against cartels. Trump has ramped up military presence along the southern border since January and designated key cartels as foreign terrorist organizations, unlocking new tools for U.S. law enforcement. Despite recent collaboration on immigration and trade, Sheinbaum’s hardline refusal signals rising tensions. “We will never accept the presence of the United States military in our territory,” she declared to applause. The White House has not commented on the exchange.
