Trump Suggests Bombing Mexican Cartels—Again. Where's the 'Sovereignty' Outrage?
According to Al Jazeera, Trump suggested the U.S. might target Mexican drug cartels after boat attacks, stating he's been in 'discussions' with Mexico. This isn't newfound belligerence; Trump previously threatened similar actions in 2020 and 2023, even claiming he 'offered to send them 250,000 soldiers' to fight cartels (Fox News, 2023). It's almost as if some nations' borders are sacred and
inviolable, while others are mere suggestions when U.S. interests are 'threatened.' Funny how that works. One might wonder where all the impassioned speeches about national sovereignty disappear when the target isn't a U.S. adversary. If the U.S. military 'pacifying' a neighboring country isn't a breach, what exactly is? Unless, of course, sovereignty is a privilege reserved only for those who
don't pose a 'threat' determined by Washington.