Trump Disappointed With Mexico After Deaths of 2 CIA Agents, White House Says

The Mexican government’s response is insufficient in light of ongoing U.S. efforts to combat drug cartels, says press secretary Karoline Leavitt.

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt speaks to reporters outside the White House on April 22, 2026. Alex Wong/Getty Images

WASHINGTON—The White House said on April 22 that President Donald Trump is dissatisfied with the Mexican government’s response to the deaths of two CIA agents in Mexico.

The comments followed Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum’s statement that no agents from any U.S. government institution may operate in Mexico without approval from Mexico’s federal government.