An open letter to the President & U.S. Congress

Why did the US just “accidentally” invade Mexico???

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I am writing out of absolute outrage and bafflement over the reported incident in which U.S. forces—under the direction of Secretary Pete Hegseth—“accidentally” crossed into Mexico because someone failed to follow basic navigational coordinates. If this report is accurate, it is not a minor error. It is a stunning act of incompetence and an international breach that should never occur under responsible leadership. Explain to the American people how, in 2025—when we have precision GPS, real-time satellite intelligence, and entire chains of command built around verification—our military somehow wandered into a sovereign nation. This is not a “miscommunication.” This is not a “technical mishap.” This is an international incident, and pretending otherwise insults the intelligence of every American. I am demanding that you immediately investigate: 1. How such a basic operational failure happened. Our military has strict protocols, layered checks, and redundant systems specifically designed to prevent mistakes like this. Were procedures ignored? Overridden? Never followed? 2. What responsibility Secretary Hegseth bears. Was this a failure of oversight, authorization, command, or leadership? If his decisions—or lack of decisions—contributed to this incursion, the public deserves the truth. 3. What diplomatic fallout this has caused with Mexico. Mexico is our neighbor, trading partner, and long-standing ally. An unauthorized troop movement across their border is a serious violation with real-world consequences. What damage has already been done? 4. What immediate corrective actions are being implemented. “Accidental invasion” should not exist in the vocabulary of the United States military. What safeguards are being put in place so it never happens again? The American people cannot and will not accept vague excuses or dismissive explanations. We expect competence, accountability, and leadership—not reckless mistakes followed by silence. You must act decisively. We expect a prompt, transparent, and comprehensive response. The nation deserves nothing less.

▶ Created on November 22 by Rachel

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