Topline
President Donald Trump said strikes against Mexico to disrupt drug trade are “okay with me,” telling reporters he is open to taking military action against the neighboring country and longtime ally as the U.S. continues to conduct deadly strikes against alleged drug boats off the coast of Venezuela.
Trump commented on Mexico during an Oval Office appearance Monday. (Photo by BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP via Getty Images)
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Key Facts
Trump, who was asked if he would launch strikes in Mexico or deploy American troops to the country, said, “It’s okay with me, whatever we have to do to stop drugs.”
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