Mexico's President denies Trump's account of latest phone call

President-elect Donald Trump claimed that Mexico had agreed to close its border. But Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum says that's not what she said during the phone call. Does this dispute foreshadow a tough road ahead for Trump and his border agenda? #CNN #News

[martinmichelalcudiatorres]

I am Mexican, I don't drink alcohol, I don't smoke, and I don't use drugs. You can live surrounded by these types of substances, but if you don't want to consume them, no one is going to force you. The problem is not Mexico, the problem is not the drug cartels, the problem is not the drugs, the problem is the Americans who want to drink, inject, smoke, inhale everything that is put in front of them.

[E_Fate]

Literally every word that comes out of the Mexican president can be found in the Mexican government accounts on YouTube, Instagram, etc. and she always makes a presentation-press conference like the last president, presenting every single detail of a letter, a phone call, and all required proof, is not a gossip. If they knew Spanish, they could easily check facts really quick, avoid wrong translations or other distorted sources. Always go to the original source.

[jowhite]

The fentanyl problem is the US was also created by the big US Pharma companies with the Opiod crisis which lead to major drug addiction problems...hence the need for fentanyl.

[midnightblue]

Never thought in my life that I'd have to say this, but I definitely trust Mexico's President over our President-Elect...no doubt, no question.

[USMC-]

"He said she - in what alternative universe would anyone think that the Mexican President is lying and Trump is telling the truth? Give me break.

[jesussalas]

Listen to her Mañanera today. Im sure she'll address the issue. Mexicans are well-informed and she won't lie, never has.

[debrajackson-jones]

It's really hard to take anything trump says seriously. He's a proven liar.

[LuisArcadioDeJesus]

People, Mexico has effectively acted as a buffer on the border. Take the time to read, inform, and educate yourselves. We Americans often remain ignorant, and it’s sad that everything discussed here avoids key facts. Border crossings have significantly decreased—some reports cite reductions of up to 75%—and Mexico has taken serious internal steps to address the fentanyl crisis. Let’s not forget: we are driving the demand for synthetic drugs while flooding Mexico with weapons it doesn’t even manufacture.

Millions of Mexicans have died in the drug war that began under Calderón’s administration, largely at U.S. urging, and the violence continues unabated. Watching discussions like those on CNN, it’s striking how little attention is given to these realities. Instead, sensationalist journalism thrives on speculation and bickering over soundbites. The real problem isn’t just what we don’t know—it’s what we think we know but don’t. Until we start focusing on the facts and their implications, we’re doomed to repeat the same mistakes as a society.

[standupFYR]

I’m glad Sheinbaum called his shit out… with someone like Trump you need to lay down the rules first.

[andreadonis]

lance completely missed the point of the question and immediately started defending donald’s fake mandate and false rhetoric, which the mexican president exposed

[teresawicks-kqbq]

She knows he's a liar. I hope she recorded the conversation.

[susanbocti]

I can only pray that Canada will be as tough as the Mexican president.

[Frank-ofb]

He ran in 2016 on eliminating the Fetinal crisis. He did nothing about it in 4 years

[richardgilbert]

Mexico is not to blame if American citizens choose to consume Fentanyl, American consumption of illicit drugs enable drug cartels to exist in Mexico. Instead of blaming Mexico public health authorities in America should tackle the problem in their own country.

[SybilleGrob]

There are 3 certainties in life: 1) taxes 2) death 3) Donald opens his mouth and a lie falls out

[blitzroehre]

Scheinbaums facts vs Trumps fiction. Nuff said.

[stevenlong]

Why are people so afraid to say that Trump is a liar?

[Gilteevlogs]

But it is not Mexico and Canada who has a drug problem. It is America:)

[ernestsisto]

There's no dispute she corrected his lies

[Chillout-bl]

mexico is also destroyed by american weapons