Vice President J.D. Vance sparked controversy during a recent border press conference when he hinted at the possibility of U.S. military ‘invasions’ into Mexico. During the event, NewsNation correspondent Ali Bradley asked Vance if U.S. forces had authorization to strike within Mexican territory following the designation of certain cartels as foreign terrorist organizations.
Vance responded by avoiding direct confirmation but did not entirely dismiss the idea. ‘I’m not going to make any announcements about any invasions of Mexico here today,’ he stated. He emphasized that President Donald Trump would be the one to address such matters publicly. Vance also expressed hope that Mexico would take responsibility for addressing the issue, stating, ‘We don’t want to have negative relationships with the Mexican government.’
The remarks caught Univision correspondent by surprise. When pressed on whether there were discussions about U.S. military forces entering Mexico, Vance firmly denied any such plans, quickly redirecting attention away from the topic.
The comments have raised questions about the administration’s approach to border security and its relationship with Mexico. While Vance avoided making definitive statements, his remarks have fueled speculation about potential future actions along the U.S.-Mexico border.