On the recordMarch 7, 2026
We have to eradicate them. We have to knock the hell out of them. Because the gang lords, they're taking over their country. The cartels are running Mexico. We can't have that. Too close to us. Too close to you.
Donald Trump: “We have to eradicate them. We have to knock the hell out of them. Because the gang lords, they're taking over their…”
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Trump's remarks on cartel violence in Mexico during the summit.
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