Trump criticises Mexico for rejecting offer to send troops

President Donald Trump arrives on Air Force One at Joint Base Andrew (Manuel Balce Ceneta/AP)

President Donald Trump said Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum rejected his proposal to send US troops to Mexico to help thwart the illegal drug trade because she is fearful of the country’s powerful cartels

Sunday’s comments by Mr Trump came a day after Ms Sheinbaum confirmed he pressed her in a call last month to accept a bigger role for the US military in combating drug cartels in Mexico.