Manuela Obrador, the cousin of President Andrés Manuel López Obrador, called Donald Trump "disgusting" and "misogynistic" during an appearance in Palenque [1].
The remarks highlight the deep personal and political friction between the Mexican administration's inner circle and the U.S. politician. As a delegate for the Bienestar program, Obrador's public criticism reflects a broader nationalist sentiment regarding Mexican sovereignty.
Speaking in Palenque, Chiapas, Obrador said Trump is a "disgusting and misogynistic guy" [1, 2]. She said the U.S. figure is attempting to undermine Mexico through the use of disinformation [1, 2].
Obrador further alleged that the attacks on the country serve a specific economic purpose. She said the true interest of Trump is to weaken the sovereignty of Mexico to gain access to the nation's natural resources [1, 2].
The comments come amid ongoing tensions over trade and border security. While the rhetoric is sharp, the statements were delivered by a family member and program delegate rather than through an official diplomatic channel [1].
Obrador's assertions link the use of media narratives to material goals. She said Trump seeks to weaken Mexico through disinformation to facilitate the appropriation of resources [2].
“Trump is a disgusting and misogynistic guy”
These comments underscore the ideological divide between the current Mexican leadership and Donald Trump. By framing the conflict as a struggle for natural resources and sovereignty, Manuela Obrador is aligning her rhetoric with the resource nationalism often championed by the President of Mexico.
