The sources, who preferred to remain anonymous, explained that Trump showed interest in this change during a fundraising event held earlier this month at his private golf club in New Jersey, which cost one million dollars. The event was attended by several prominent figures, including Kim Rivers, CEO of Trulieve, one of the largest marijuana companies. According to the newspaper, Rivers encouraged President Trump to proceed with this decision, calling for an expansion of medical-related research.
In March, the US Secretary of Defense, in his first call with senior Mexican military officials since taking office, issued serious warnings to Mexico due to the lack of border control between the two countries. Details of this call have recently been revealed. According to American media sources, those who participated in the call were shocked and angered, as they considered that Hegseth hinted at the possibility of the United States conducting military action inside Mexico.
These warnings surfaced while Mexico was holding trade talks with the US administration under President Donald Trump. There are growing concerns that American pressure on Mexico to end the smuggling of fentanyl and migrants could include potential military measures, not just imposing a 25% tariff, which could cripple the Mexican economy.
