The day Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum stood up to Kristi Noem

She hit back against a major accusation

She hit back against a major accusation, Standing up to Kristi Noem, What was said was false, A direct accusation from Secretary Noem, High tension in Los Angeles, Sheinbaum talked about provocations, Condemning the violence, A peaceful response was necessary, Mexicans are honest workers, Dialogue and respect to solve problems

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has encountered a lot of challenges since the reelection of U.S. President Donald Trump. However, she has at times shown herself to be very willing to hit back when it matters.

Standing up to Kristi Noem

She hit back against a major accusation, Standing up to Kristi Noem, What was said was false, A direct accusation from Secretary Noem, High tension in Los Angeles, Sheinbaum talked about provocations, Condemning the violence, A peaceful response was necessary, Mexicans are honest workers, Dialogue and respect to solve problems

In early June 2025, Sheinbaum engaged the U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security, Kristi Noem, online in order to affirm her stance on several key policy issues, including a suggestion that she had encouraged violent protests against US Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents that had occurred in Los Angeles at the time.

What was said was false

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In a message on her X (Twitter) account, Sheinbaum was very firm: "In response to a question from a media outlet, the United States Secretary of Homeland Security mistakenly mentioned that I encouraged violent protests in Los Angeles. I inform you that this is absolutely false."

A direct accusation from Secretary Noem

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Kristi Noem accused the president during a press conference at the White House: "Claudia Sheinbaum came out and encouraged more protests in L.A., and I condemn her for that," as reported by Reuters.

High tension in Los Angeles

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The protests in Los Angeles were a response to the raids within the migrant community promoted by President Donald Trump. Unrest and tension continued to grow in the Californian city following the initial protest, and dozens were arrested, according to El País, a Spanish-language news outlet.

Sheinbaum talked about provocations

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Sheinbaum has sought to distance herself from these events and address Kristi Noem's accusations: "We do not agree with violent actions as a form of protest; the burning of police cars seems more like an act of provocation than resistance."

Condemning the violence

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The president attached a video to her Twitter message so that the press conference she held to clarify her position could be heard. "It must be clear that we condemn violence, wherever it comes from," Sheinbaum insisted.

A peaceful response was necessary

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She also had words for the Mexicans who were suffering from Trump's immigration policies, in an attempt to calm the situation: "We call on the Mexican community to act peacefully and not fall for provocations."

Mexicans are honest workers

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Sheinbaum also emphasized that her country will do everything possible to defend "honest Mexicans" and their families. The president believed these workers contributed to the growth of the United States economy.

Dialogue and respect to solve problems

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For this reason, Sheinbaum once again was committed to harmony. "I am certain that dialogue and respect are the best path to understanding between our peoples and our nations, and that this misunderstanding will be cleared up," the president wrote on her official account.