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Hold These Truths with Dan Crenshaw
SITREP #8: Trump Talks to Putin, Judges Meddle in the Executive Branch, & Goodbye Pennies
Feb 13, 2025
This week tackles the evolving U.S.-Mexico relations, including a vote for U.S. special forces to train Mexican Marines. Trump’s contentious decisions, like halting penny production and negotiating with Putin over Ukraine, are analyzed. The judicial power struggle is explored, questioning the constitutional merit of federal injunctions against executive orders. Meanwhile, escalating tensions in the Middle East and the fallout from the tech giants’ battle over AI signal a shifting geopolitical landscape. An insightful dive into current events in under 30 minutes!
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- The approval of additional U.S. special forces to train Mexican Marines marks a significant advancement in military cooperation to combat drug cartels.
- The scrutiny over federal judges issuing nationwide injunctions raises critical questions about the balance of power between judicial authority and executive actions.
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Increased U.S.-Mexico Military Cooperation
The Mexican Senate recently voted in favor of allowing additional U.S. special forces to train with the Mexican Navy, signaling a positive shift in military cooperation between the two nations. This development is noteworthy as it marks a return to formal joint training exercises that had been suspended, specifically with Mexico's naval forces. The limited number of U.S. military personnel permitted for training underscores the cautious approach both countries are taking, yet it highlights the evolving relationship amidst ongoing challenges like drug cartels and insurgencies in Mexico. Advocates believe that a stronger, more consistent presence of U.S. forces could significantly bolster efforts to combat these issues effectively.
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