DeSantis seemed to declare war on Mexico, an irresponsible, disqualifying statement at the debate.
Ron DeSantis, attempting to seem like a tough guy, all but declared war on Mexican sovereign territory. He would be a clear and present danger were he to win.
Ron Desantis expressed his support for sending U.S. Special Forces over the Mexican border to combat drug cartels. He argued for using lethal force against cartels, claiming they are responsible for thousands of American deaths.
DeSantis’s proposal is very similar to the U.S. invasion of Panama in the 1980s, where the pursuit of dictator Manuel Antonio Noriega resulted in the deaths of thousands of Panamanians. This historical parallel…
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