Morning Wire Fighting Mexico’s Cartels & Hollywood Dreaming | 5.6.25
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May 6, 2025 Mexico's leaders firmly rejected Trump's proposal to send U.S. troops to fight cartels, fearing backlash. The podcast discusses Hollywood's struggle to bounce back from global production shifts and proposed tariffs on foreign films. It also highlights Virginia's new law limiting social media use for minors, aiming to protect children in the digital age. The ongoing battle against criminal organizations in the U.S. is explored, with notable arrests under new immigration enforcement strategies.
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Trump's Bold Military Offer Rejected
- Trump offered to send U.S. military into Mexico to fight drug cartels, but Mexico refused due to fear of cartels.
- The Trump administration has designated cartels as foreign terror organizations and is exploring more forceful actions.
Hollywood Film Decline Facts
- Hollywood's film production is declining sharply, with a 22% drop since 2021 and 40% fewer films shot in the U.S. since the strikes.
- A major cause is foreign countries offering tax incentives, pulling productions abroad, risking industry collapse.
Virginia Limits Kids' Social Media Use
- Virginia leads in limiting social media use for kids under 16, with a one-hour daily default cap unless parents consent otherwise.
- Bipartisan support reflects rising parental concern over social media's mental health impacts on children.