The Trump Whisperer: Claudia Sheinbaum’s Strategic Alliance with Donald Trump Boosts Mexico’s Global Influence
PRESIDENT SHEINBAUM'S POWER THROUGHOUT CENTRAL AND SOUTH AMERICA ARE RECOGNIZED BECAUSE SHE IS PRESIDENT TRUP'S PARTNER IN ALL THINGS, MEXICO AND CENTRAL AND SOUTH AMERICA
Claudia Sheinbaum, Mexico’s first female president, has been actively addressing a major natural disaster dominating headlines today: severe flooding and heavy rains affecting five central states—Veracruz, Hidalgo, Puebla, Querétaro, and San Luis Potosí. Preliminary reports indicate around 100,000 homes impacted and at least 64 deaths. Sheinbaum has coordinated daily emergency meetings at 7 PM and defended her administration’s response against critics.
- Response to Flooding Criticism: Sheinbaum called out those “seeking culprits” during the crisis as “ruinous” (ruines) and “vultures” (zopilotes), emphasizing that governors from both Morena and opposition parties acted promptly. She highlighted reinforced machinery transfers for road reopenings and ongoing aid distribution, including to hard-hit areas like Poza Rica. She reaffirmed personal oversight of the emergency committee.
- Federal Support and Coordination: She toured affected areas in Querétaro’s Sierra Gorda with Governor Mauricio Kuri, announcing federal resources for road repairs and family recovery. A virtual cabinet meeting followed to track progress across states, with Education Secretary Mario Delgado noting collaborative efforts to “leave no one behind.”
- Transparency Concerns: A video captured Sheinbaum whispering to Health Secretary David Kershenobich to avoid naming specific flood-affected municipalities, sparking online debate about openness.
Broader Context and Recent Highlights
- One-Year Approval Milestone: Marking one year since her October 1, 2024, inauguration, Sheinbaum’s approval rating remains strong at over 70%, buoyed by her handling of U.S. relations and domestic reforms like enshrining social programs in the constitution.
- U.S.-Mexico Tensions: Earlier in August 2025, she denied reports of a joint “Project Portero” anti-cartel initiative with the U.S. DEA, calling it unauthorized. She has extradited cartel leaders and deployed troops to the border amid Trump-era pressures, earning her the nickname “Trump whisperer” for averting tariffs through calm diplomacy. She also rejected U.S. troop deployment proposals and sarcastically suggested renaming North America “América Mexicana” in a briefing.
- Domestic Agenda: Sheinbaum addressed a minor SAT (tax agency) worker strike threat, saying it’s limited and being resolved. She assured the CIBanco scandal hasn’t impacted financial stability and plans legislation against “discriminatory” ads. On foreign policy, she condemned Middle East violence and confirmed she won’t attend the December 2025 Summit of the Americas in the Dominican Republic.
Sheinbaum’s focus remains on crisis management, with her daily “mañaneras” briefings providing real-time updates. For live coverage, her X account (@Claudiashein) and official channels are active.
