Mexico Outraged by Trump’s Praise for US Invasion
The White House posted a message from Donald Trump celebrating the US-Mexico War as a “legendary victory” and a reassertion of American sovereignty, which has deeply offended Mexico, a nation that lost over half its territory in the conflict. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum emphasized the need to defend sovereignty, while former officials and analysts interpreted Trump’s remarks as a veiled threat and a continuation of his imperialistic views towards Mexico. This statement, coinciding with increasing hawkishness in US policy towards Latin America, has been seen by some as a profound insult to a cooperating ally and a reflection of Trump’s desire to be remembered as a president who expanded the American empire.
John Q. Hosedrinker