Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum Rebukes Kristi Noem Over ICE Protests

Source: Newsweek

Published Jun 10, 2025 at 4:16 PM EDT | Updated Jun 10, 2025 at 4:57 PM EDT


Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum forcefully rejected accusations from U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem that she incited violence during protests in Los Angeles, calling the claims "absolutely false" and a clear misunderstanding.

In a video shared on X, formerly Twitter, Sheinbaum pointed to her earlier press briefing where she urged demonstrators to act peacefully, distancing herself from any endorsement of violence. "We do not agree with violent actions as a form of protest," Sheinbaum said, condemning acts like the burning of patrol cars as provocations rather than legitimate resistance.

Why It Matters

Despite falling illegal crossings at the U.S.-Mexico border and increased enforcement within Mexico itself, tensions remain between the two countries over the handling of mass migration in recent years, with President Donald Trump threatening tariffs on the country for what he believes is a lack of action on fentanyl smuggling by Mexican cartels.

What To Know

Sheinbaum's comments followed Noem's Oval Office statement in which Noem accused her of encouraging unrest in Los Angeles in recent days.

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