Charlie Kirk and conservative commentators allege Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum pledged to end caravans amid President-elect Donald Trump’s tariff talks.
President-elect Donald Trump’s plans to impose 25 percent tariffs on goods from Mexico and Canada have led to heated debate, with the two countries accounting for almost 30 percent of U.S. trade volume.
In a series of Truth Social posts, Trump explained that the tariffs were intended to curb the flow of illegal drugs, such as fentanyl, into the U.S. and reduce migration.
While a cause of concern for some, Trump’s plans were heralded by conservative commentators who say it forced Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo to declare that no migrant caravans would reach the U.S. border.
The Claim
A post on X, formerly Twitter, by Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk, posted on November 26, 2024, viewed 390,900 times, said: « Within hours of President Trump announcing a 25% tariff on goods from Mexico, President Claudia Sheinbaum declares that no migrant caravans will reach the U.S. Border. President Trump has promised to keep the tariffs in place ‘until such time as Drugs, in particular Fentanyl, and all Illegal Aliens stop this Invasion of our Country!’
« Trump effect on full display. »
The post included a screengrab of a Newsweek article titled « Migrant Caravans Not Reaching Border, Mexico President Says After Trump Threats.
