Trump Signals Tougher Stance on Mexican Drug Cartels Amid Washington’s Drug War Failures

In a stark departure from previous diplomatic praises, President Donald Trump openly expressed his dissatisfaction with Mexico's handling of drug cartels, going so far as to say he wouldn’t oppose launching military attacks within Mexican territory to combat narcotics traffickers. "Would I authorize strikes in Mexico to stop the drugs? For me, that’s fine," Trump declared during a White House press conference, emphasizing he would be "proud to do it," though stopping short of an outright commitment. This blunt candor exposes the deep frustrations within Washington over Mexico's perceived failure to confront criminal networks endangering American lives. When Words Translate...