Donald Trump said "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." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

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.

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Donald Trump

Republican · Florida

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usatoday.com

Editor's note · Context

Trump's remarks on cartel violence in Mexico during the summit.

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