At her morning press conference on Tuesday, President Claudia Sheinbaum responded to some of the executive orders signed by Donald Trump on the first day of his second term. She also spoke about Trump’s deportation plan and the decline in migrant arrivals at the Mexico-U.S. border.
Here are some of the president’s key quotes from her Tuesday mañanera.
On Trump’s declaration of an ’emergency’ at the US southern border
“It’s not something new. [The same thing] occurred in 2019. … At that time there was cooperation between the government of the United States of President Trump and the government of Mexico of President Andrés Manuel López Obrador. So it is not something new.”
On Trump’s order for the resumption of the ‘Remain in Mexico’ policy
“We have our own immigration policy but we’re also a humanitarian government. If there is a person at the border, we act in a humanitarian way, even more so now because it’s so cold. We’re not going to leave people exposed to the elements. So we act in a humanitarian way and in the case of foreigners we seek repatriation to their countries.”
On Trump’s plan to designate cartels as foreign terrorist organizations
“They can act and must act in their territory. … Criminal organizations that sell fentanyl and other drugs also operate inside the United States. So, in their territory, they act. With respect to Mexico, [we stand for] the defense of our sovereignty and always seek dialogue for cooperation without subordination.”
“We all want to combat drug cartels, that is clear. So what do we have to do? We have to coordinate efforts and collaborate — them in their territory and us in our territory.”
On Trump’s order to rename the Gulf of Mexico the Gulf of America
“For us it continues being the Gulf of Mexico and for the whole world it continues being the Gulf of Mexico.”
On Trump’s plan to deport large numbers of immigrants
“Mexicans in the United States support a large part of the United States economy, and the U.S. government knows that. [But] in case of deportations, [the deportees] are welcome here. Besides, Mexico is a growing country, a country in development. … We’ll embrace Mexicans [deported from the U.S.]”
On the decline in migrant numbers at the Mexico-US border
“The pressure from migrants has decreased a lot at the northern border. In fact, no [migrant] caravan has arrived. Since we took office in October no caravan has arrived [at the northern border].”
* Read more about Sheinbaum’s response to the initial actions taken by Trump in this MND article.
By Mexico News Daily chief staff writer Peter Davies (peter.davies@mexiconewsdaily.com)
I really like her spine. IT REALLY IS TOO BAD WE DONT SEE IT MORE FROM WITHIN THE US AND AROUND THE WORLD!?!?
All “good points” to talk about but it is going to take a lot more than just “talking about these conditions, that needS to be done. You can talk about all these problems till you face turns “blue”, but is it going to do any good????. President TELL ALL THE PEOPLE YOUR SPECIFIC PLAN AND HOW YOU PLAN TO FIX IT. ( NEED YOUR ( STEP-BY-STEP PLAN: TO FIX ALL THE CONDITONNS).
She is working on it, and some plans she is working on are published and I think she is doing a great job !
I am so very impressed with President Scheinbaum and so ashamed to be an American under Trump. I am so pleased to be a permanent resident of Mexico and hope that his unconstitutional and malicious rulings do not sour her or the Mexican people’s feelings toward those of us Americans who love Mexico enough to make it our permanent home.
I agree with you entirely. I’m a permanent resident in Mexico too, and I now consider Claudia Sheinbaum my president. Viva Mexico!
Yrs, mevtoo. I have been here in Mexico over 20 years and will never rdturn, even for a visit, at least not while Trump is in office and that might be longer than 4 years.
Maga in full swing soon.
And she sent Firefighters and planes to Los Angeles to help fight the wildfires, even tho she knows what Trump thinks about Mexico. It’s an amazing country. I am
furious and ashamed that Trump is back in office. God help us all.
Every one of you permanent residents should apply to become Mexican citizens. You are traitors to your country!
I have been living in Mexico and am trying to get my Mexican citizenship. I’m 74 and I’m working very hard to grasp the language, but I’m having a hard time. I need to speak a little better Spanish. I feel safer here than I do in the United States and have no intentions of going back. We love our new found home thank you Mexico for embracing us with open arms. We are grateful.!🇲🇽
you are a foreigner in the USA, your people came from Europe so just because you stole your land from the Indian natives does not make it your land in reality. And traitors god, that Fucktard you voted in sell secrets to the highest bidder. He stole secret docs and put them in his house. Hes a Felon sadistic narcissitic pig and you have the gaul to call others traitors. YOu POS trailer trash go stuff your flag some place.
Nuts!
Keep calm, Americans living in Mexico are not trash, we are permanent residents and love it here, hopefully we can all still get along and not have animosity towards one another. Don’t let what Trump does speak for Americans living here, we love the country and the people.
Dune-the-fear. And a convicted sex abuser/rapist leads your country. You must be sooooo proud.
agree !!!! viva Trump
I guess you don’t understand the meaning of residency as opposed to citizenship!
Armandog. What an idiot you are. MAGAs just can’t listen to criticism of “Adolph Hitler” Trump.
There is a traitorous felon in office in the US who only cares for the wealthy and steals from the poor and middle class to support their greed. Dark days are just beginning and we can only hope that collectively we can overcome this and handle it with empathy, compassion and integrity.
Historically, most of Trumps heinous and cruel orders will NOT succeed. As a US born citizen, I respect and send total support for President Claudia Sheinbaum.
She seems a good soul but do something about the cartels and the corrupt/criminals in public jobs of all levels. Stop talking about corruption do something about it.
As for Trump, aAre you really that jaded to think he’s a felon. It was a ridiculous invention by a cracked DA,
go get stuffed, you dont recognize legal procedings or know anything about the law. what a typical uneducated Trump supporter
He was found guilty by a jury. Do you know what a jury is???
His intentions and actions reflect cruelty, aiming to assault the human dignity of individuals and counties.
Her language, plans, and posture are supportive of human dignity and reflect the values of the Mexican people: kindness, fraternity, peace and tranquility
I was and am a member of the NY Var retired, the DA is a joke. It was a misdemeanor you know nothing. Beside ps is it really important? It’s as ridiculous as impeaching Clinton for rperrors I. Judgement. Do you really want to become a banana republic?
The answer to Al, of that is unfortunately yes by the rabid left. Be usual. Coexist like Clinton and Newt and Reagan and O’Neil. Where did all those reasonable people go looking for realiity?
Reasonable no your usual.
Hey Steven. Did your parents have any kids that lived?
Claudia thank you
Living in Mexico for over 50 yrs
Viva!
It is difficult to admit that the individual elected to be President of the United States is basking in his own highest esteem when he shocks not only the United States but other countries that value freedom and honesty by displaying what he can do and say now that he is the ideal MAGA excrescence.
Hey Genius! Living outside the country of which you were born does not meet the requirements to be considered a traitor. But you know what does? Being American and supporting Trump!
👌 well said 💙💙💙
Mexico’s Sinaloa cartel problem is actually a much nicer ordeal than Amerikkka’s billionaire/millionaire cartel.
Unfortunately, in the U.S. there is much frustration and for those with limited education and understanding of the workings of a democracy a sociopathic narcissist has once again found a seat in the W.H. The land of opportunity has mutated into the kingdom for the ultra-rich and big business who refuse to pay their fair share but control the country that worships money and power over humanity and all else. So happy to be in Mexico and to have our temporary residency. To those seeking to enter the U.S. I wouldn’t bother. The U.S. is not America with a lying, thieving sociopathic felon wanna be dictator at the helm. Opportunity only goes to those who can buy it as long as the American Oligarchy is in power.🤮🤬