THE DAILY BLAST with Greg Sargent Trump’s Scam on Tariffs Wrecked in Surprise Moment from Stephen Miller
Feb 6, 2025
Adam Isacson, an expert on Latin America, dives into the surprising revelations about Mexico's immigration policies and how they challenge Trump's narrative on tariffs. He discusses Stephen Miller's concerns regarding aggressive tariffs undermining Mexico’s efforts to manage migration. Isacson reveals the proactive measures taken by Mexico in collaboration with the Biden administration, which effectively debunks the myth that Trump’s threats influenced Mexican actions. The conversation also touches on the psychological impacts of migration dynamics on U.S. policy and the financial implications of immigration crackdowns.
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Miller's Admission
- Stephen Miller admitted Mexico's cooperation on border security.
- This undermines Trump's claims about tariffs forcing Mexico's actions.
Trump's Narrative vs. Reality
- Trump claimed tariffs forced Mexico to deploy troops, but Miller admitted Mexico already cooperated.
- This contradicts Trump's narrative of a forced compliance.
Mexico's Crackdown
- Mexico actively intercepted migrants throughout 2024 under a Biden-secured arrangement.
- They apprehended over 90,000 migrants monthly, significantly more than prior years.