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Mexico Says ‘No’ to U.S. Troops: President Sheinbaum Rejects Trump’s Offer to Fight Cartels

"No, President Trump, our territory is inalienable, sovereignty is inalienable," Sheinbaum said. "We can collaborate. We can work together, but with you in your territory and us in ours. We can share information, but we will never accept the presence of the United States Army on our territory."
A Sovereign Stand: Sheinbaum’s Categorical Rejection

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has made it unequivocally clear: Mexico will not permit foreign troops on its soil — not even from its most powerful neighbor. Responding to President Donald Trump’s offer to deploy U.S. military forces to help combat drug cartels, Sheinbaum stood firm.

“Yes, it’s true,” she confirmed regarding the reported conversation. “No, President Trump. Our territory is inalienable, sovereignty is inalienable.” Her stance drew a sharp line: intelligence sharing and coordination are welcome — occupation is not.

In her words: “We can collaborate. We can work together, but with you in your territory and us in ours. We can share information, but we will never accept the presence of the United States Army on our territory.”


Trump’s Push for Results — and Tougher Action

Despite the rejection, the Trump administration has continued its high-pressure strategy. According to Deputy Press Secretary Anna Kelly, Trump’s leadership has driven the deepest security cooperation with Mexico in history. Under his watch, multiple cartel leaders have been extradited to the U.S., and border intelligence sharing has reached new heights.

She reinforced the message: “President Trump has worked with President Sheinbaum to advance border security collaboration to the highest levels ever.”

But there’s still frustration in Washington. As Kelly made clear, “Mexico must do more to protect Americans from dangerous foreign terrorist organizations and the drugs and violence they flood into communities on both sides of the border.”


The Drone Strategy and Cartel Terror Designation

Trump’s administration continues to deploy CIA surveillance drones over Mexico — with government coordination — to track cartel movements. He also officially designated drug cartels as “foreign terrorist organizations,” elevating the urgency and legal latitude for action.

The U.S. insists it’s ready to escalate. Kelly noted that the administration is “exploring ways to enhance our efforts across the region to dismantle these transnational criminal organizations.”

The message from Trump’s camp is simple: “We will make America safe again.”


Pressure From the Ground: U.S. Ranchers Sound the Alarm

Back in the U.S., concern is mounting over cross-border threats beyond drugs. Buck Wehrbein, president of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), warned about the resurgence of screwworm infestations — a pest devastating to livestock — and credited Trump and Secretary Rollins for driving recent cooperation from Mexico to act.

“The Trump administration’s pressure is working,” Wehrbein stressed, calling for further action to protect ranchers, farmers, and food supplies.


Heritage Report: Military May Be Inevitable

A January report from the Heritage Foundation added further weight to Trump’s assertive posture. While advising joint operations as the ideal path, it didn’t rule out unilateral military intervention as a last resort if Mexican leadership refuses deeper collaboration.

“In the appropriate context, unilateral U.S. military action may be employed to disrupt cartel activity and prompt cooperation from a resistant Mexican government,” the report concluded.

With Sheinbaum’s hard stance now public, and cartel violence escalating, the tension between cooperation and confrontation may only grow.
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