Mexico has quite the track record when it comes to neighborly relations, doesn’t it? For years, they’ve happily accepted billions in American aid and investment while sending us a flood of illegal immigrants crossing our southern border. It’s been a rather one-sided relationship, with Uncle Sam footing the bill while Mexico shirks responsibility.

But illegal immigration isn’t the only unwelcome export from our southern neighbor. While Americans have been rightfully focused on the human traffic pouring across our border, there’s another toxic gift Mexico has been sending our way – and Trump’s EPA chief is finally calling them out on it.

Sewage Diplomacy: Mexico’s Latest Export

Millions of gallons of raw sewage from Tijuana have been flowing into San Diego County beaches, causing over 1,000 beach closures and creating what local officials call “one of the biggest environmental and public health crises” in the region. The Trump administration is finally taking action on this disgusting problem.

EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin isn’t mincing words about Mexico’s responsibility in this environmental disaster.

From ‘Fox News’:
“Mexico must fully honor its commitment to control their country’s growing pollution and sewage impacting the United States,” Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin told Fox News Digital in a statement. “The time when excuses, delays or exceptions are tolerated is over.”

Zeldin plans to visit the San Diego-Mexico border “in the near future” to assess the situation firsthand and ensure that permanent solutions are urgently implemented. This hands-on approach signals the Trump administration’s serious commitment to protecting American communities from foreign pollution.

America’s Heroes Swimming in Mexico’s Waste

Perhaps most alarming is the impact on America’s elite warriors. Navy SEAL trainees, who conduct essential training exercises in the waters off San Diego, have been suffering the consequences of Mexico’s negligence.

According to a recent Department of Defense Inspector General report, a shocking 76% of tests showed bacteria levels surpassing normal safety standards. Even more disturbing, over 1,100 cases of health issues – primarily gastrointestinal illnesses – were reported among SEALs after training in these contaminated waters.

San Diego County Supervisor Jim Desmond didn’t hold back when describing the situation: “This isn’t just a nuisance — it’s a danger. Our Navy SEALs train just north of this toxic mess. Local families are exposed to contaminated water. Tourism suffers. And, yet, the State of California continues to look the other way.”

Making Mexico Pay for Their Own Mess

The Biden administration’s approach to this crisis was predictable – throw American taxpayer dollars at a foreign problem. Millions in federal funding had been proposed for repairs and expansion of wastewater treatment facilities to clean up Mexico’s mess.

The Trump administration is taking a decidedly different approach. Rather than asking American taxpayers to foot the bill for Mexico’s irresponsibility, they’re putting the responsibility where it belongs – with Mexico.

An EPA official made the administration’s position crystal clear: “Mexico needs to build and properly operate the infrastructure necessary to treat all the sewage generated by Tijuana. Current projects are not adequate and will still allow significant untreated sewage to be discharged into the ocean, impacting the U.S. Mexico should be paying for their own wastewater collection, not U.S. taxpayer dollars.”

This stance perfectly exemplifies President Trump’s America First approach to foreign relations. Just as with border security and trade agreements, the administration is demanding that other nations fulfill their obligations rather than exploiting American generosity.

While California Governor Gavin Newsom’s office claims they “welcome collaboration with the Trump Administration,” they’ve had years to address this problem and have failed to deliver meaningful results. The crisis has only worsened under their watch, with beaches continuing to close and Navy SEALs continuing to fall ill.

The message from the Trump administration is refreshingly straightforward: The days of Mexico polluting American waters with impunity are over. The time for excuses has passed. Mexico must clean up its act – and pay for it themselves.

It’s time for all Americans to demand that our southern neighbor respects our sovereignty, our waters, and our military personnel. Our beautiful coastal communities and the brave men and women who train to defend our nation deserve nothing less than clean, safe waters – and this administration is finally fighting to make that happen.

Key Takeaways:

• Mexico has been flooding San Diego beaches with raw sewage, causing over 1,000 beach closures and sickening Navy SEAL trainees.
• Trump’s EPA chief Lee Zeldin is demanding Mexico honor its commitments and solve this environmental crisis they created.
• Unlike previous administrations, the Trump team insists Mexico pay for their own waste management rather than billing American taxpayers.

Source: Fox News