The idea America should invade Mexico has become increasingly mainstream among Trump administration officials and Republican lawmakers.

Summary

President-elect Donald Trump and his incoming administration are debating the extent of potential U.S. military action against Mexican drug cartels.

Options discussed include targeted airstrikes, cyberattacks, covert operations, and “soft invasions” using special forces. Trump has warned Mexico to curb fentanyl trafficking or face military intervention.

His key appointees, such as Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, support some form of military action, framing cartels as terrorist threats.

Critics fear this could escalate tensions with Mexico and spark significant international controversy.

  • mkwt@lemmy.world
    91·
    20 days ago

    Well, except for all the other times we invaded countries in Latin America.

    And except for that time we invaded Mexico all the way down to Mexico City.

    • shalafi@lemmy.worldEnglish
      3·
      20 days ago

      “Invaded” with both hands tied behind our back.

      And my reply was to a post about failing in Afghanistan. So, uh, everything I said still stands.