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Zoë Ettinger

Mexican President Says She Rejected Trump's Offer to Deliver Troops to Mexico to Fight Drug Trafficking: 'No, President Trump'

While Sheinbaum and Trump may not agree on military action, the two are working toward improving trade relations. (Credit: RODRIGO OROPEZA/Brandon Bell/Getty Images)

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Saturday that she rejected U.S. President Donald Trump's offer of troops to help combat drug trafficking in her country.

"He said, 'How can we help you fight drug trafficking? I propose that the United States military come in and help you.' And you know what I said to him? 'No, President Trump,'" Sheinbaum told reporters in eastern Mexico.

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