Sheinbaum says ‘far right,’ not Trump, trying to sabotage US-Mexico relations

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 says ‘far right,’ not Trump, trying to sabotage US-Mexico relations

TL;DR

  • Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum accused "far-right" elements in the U.S. of trying to harm U.S.-Mexico relations.
  • She explicitly stated she does not believe Donald Trump is responsible for these actions.
  • Sheinbaum is navigating a careful political path, balancing defiance towards Washington with concessions.
  • Her comments came after a rally where she spoke about defending Mexico's sovereignty against foreign agencies.
  • She attributed the desire for a bad relationship with Mexico primarily to ideological reasons held by certain U.S. sectors.