President Trump suggested missile strikes in Mexico against drug cartels, former defense sec. says

“I had to explain to him, ‘We-- we can't do that. It would violate international law,’” Mark Esper tells Norah O’Donnell.

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[josehildalgo]

As a member of the Mexican community I completely agree with Trump

[betweentheair]

But that would have been really bad for the CIA

[generalfranco]

Drone strikes on cartel training camps? I don't see the problem 🤷. I love the grandstanding from the journalist whilst we've repeatedly violated many countries sovereignty by conducting drone strikes as well as raids in foreign lands without said country having any idea we were there.

[kingdedede]

"Terrible for our neighbors down south" yeah, terrible for the cartels, that's the whole point.

[L.K.S.R.]

I’d actually support something to this affect if there were zero chance of civilian casualties

[cliffy]

LMAO, of course this dude is selling a book xd

[joeyanderson]

They're after you, I'm just in their way ~ Donald Trump

[theadorebundy]

Lol i don't even need to watch the video....I'm guessing he's selling a book?? Lmao

[geekf]

Ir the cartels were exterminated the military industry would lose a client.

[nightmarestitcher]

You can tell mid terms are coming up, it's like sweeps week, only 6 months long

[omarmartinezmendoza]

As a Mexican I love this proposal, it is actually the real solution, misils for Mexican cartels.

[MrSesmith]

Why do they ALL come out AFTER the fact? He was reluctant to tell his story until AFTER his book was complete! What a patriot! My thought is that ALL these books from trump folks need to be taken as evidence and ALL the money made goes back to the people.

[ashtonwolgamott]

I like how they act like its a crazy idea but how tf else are you going to get rid of the cartels

[robertmartin]

President Carter did it in Columbia! And president Bush did it every where

[avgjayevryday]

Who takes the mainstream media news seriously anymore?

[joshuaclemency]

I have always said we need to be at war with the cartels.

[MRBMN-zpcd]

No doubt the Cartels have got to go but its gotta be done right without killing hundreds of innocent people

[anarchy]

Funny how he just now remembers this...but back when Trump was keeping his wallet fat he had nothing to say about it....what happen someone not get the raise they wanted???

[snowench]

How about a story on what the border looks like right this very second? Is this a fluff piece to memory-hole Guardsman Bishop Evans’ heroic death?

[Jorge-csyv]

I understand why he wanted to shoot missiles into Mexico; from a diplomatic standpoint that would have been disastrous. China and Russia would come to support Mexico and fill the void created by the US. would Americans want Chinese and Russian military bases next door. I dont think so!!