Trump Hints at Action Against Mexico After Venezuela Attack

UPDATE: President Donald Trump has hinted at potential military action against Mexico following his administration’s unprecedented attack on Venezuela earlier today. During a phone call with Fox News’ “Fox & Friends” this morning, Trump expressed urgency regarding the drug cartel crisis, stating, “Something’s gonna have to be done with Mexico.”

The attack on Venezuela occurred early on Saturday, October 14, 2023, and involved the capture of its president. Trump, who watched the operation unfold from his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida, described the experience as “like watching a television show.”

When asked if the Venezuela attack was a warning to Mexico regarding drug trafficking, Trump clarified, “It wasn’t meant to be [a message to Mexico], and we’re very friendly with [Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum]; she’s a good woman, but the cartels are running Mexico.”

Revealing his concerns, Trump added, “I’ve asked her numerous times: ‘would you like us to take out the cartels?’ – ‘no, no, no Mr. President, please.’” He emphasized the severity of the drug crisis, stating, “We lost 300,000 people in my opinion to drugs, and they come in through the Southern Border.”

The president’s comments underscore the escalating tensions surrounding drug cartels in Mexico and the potential for U.S. intervention. As the situation develops, all eyes will be on how the Trump administration plans to address these growing concerns.

Stay tuned for more updates as this story unfolds, as the ramifications of Trump’s statements could have significant implications for U.S.-Mexico relations and regional security.