Sheinbaum says ‘far right,’ not Trump, trying to sabotage US-Mexico relations
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum accused far-right elements in the U.S. of attempting to undermine U.S.-Mexico relations, while clarifying that she does not hold President Trump responsible. Sheinbaum has been navigating a delicate balance between her supporters and the U.S. government, often using defiant rhetoric while making concessions. Her comments followed a rally where she emphasized Mexico's sovereignty and independence against foreign influence.
- ▪Claudia Sheinbaum accused far-right elements in the U.S. of sabotaging U.S.-Mexico relations.
- ▪She clarified that she does not believe President Trump is responsible for this sabotage.
- ▪Sheinbaum's remarks came after a rally commemorating her electoral victory, where she criticized U.S. influence in Mexico.
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Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum claimed “far-right” elements within the United States were trying to sabotage U.S.-Mexico relations, though she clarified she didn’t believe President Donald Trump himself was. Sheinbaum has walked a thin line between appeasing her base with language defiant against Washington, while also refraining from drawing the ire of Trump. In practice, this has largely entailed defiant rhetoric alongside significant concessions to Washington. She showed her skill of toeing the line between appeasing her base and Trump on Monday, when she blamed “far-right” elements in the U.S. for sabotaging relations, not Trump himself.
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