Trump’s new American foreign policy: ‘FAFO’



Less than a month into his second term, President Trump has already resumed his aggressive foreign policy, best summed up by a simple mantra: FAFO — “f**k around and find out.”

This phrase, which became the unofficial guiding principle of Trump’s first administration, continues to shape his global strategy. His early move, threatening new tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China, reinforces this approach.

America is back, with an aggressive foreign policy.

While the slogan may sound irreverent, it reflects a deliberate and forceful shift in U.S. foreign policy.

At the core of FAFO is a dramatic departure from the traditional diplomatic norms that have long defined America’s global posture. Under Trump, the United States has taken a hard line with both allies and adversaries, embracing an “America First” approach.

Trump has made it clear: America will no longer accept lopsided trade deals or unfair international agreements. And he is not afraid to wield economic power to ensure that the nation’s interests come first on the world stage.

What does FAFO mean in the context of foreign diplomacy? It’s about making bold moves without hesitation, challenging long-standing alliances, and demanding that other nations either step up to the plate or face consequences. For some, this was seen as reckless; for others, it was a refreshing change of pace after years of what they considered ineffectual or appeasing policies.

One of the clearest examples of Trump’s FAFO doctrine in action was his approach to NATO during his first term. Traditionally, the United States had served as the alliance’s primary protector and financial backer. Trump, however, demanded that European nations significantly increase their defense spending, making it clear that the U.S. would no longer be NATO’s “sugar daddy.” If allies refused to pay their fair share, they would face the consequences.

This was not just rhetoric — it was the foundation of Trump’s foreign policy.

His trade policies took a similarly aggressive stance, particularly against China. Instead of continuing the traditional path of diplomatic negotiations and trade concessions, Trump imposed tariffs, accused Beijing of unfair trade practices, and directly challenged China’s growing global influence.

In Trump’s view, the U.S. had been “playing nice” for too long while China exploited the system. His administration saw no reason to continue being accommodating — and made sure China felt the pressure.

That strategy remains in effect. On Feb. 2, Trump announced new tariffs on China, Canada, and Mexico — not to start a trade war, as many media outlets falsely claimed, but to pressure these countries into taking action to curb the flow of illegal drugs, especially fentanyl, into the United States.

Would the gambit work?

On Feb. 3, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum announced the immediate deployment of 10,000 troops to the U.S.-Mexico border. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made a similar announcement later that same day. In response, Trump agreed to delay the tariffs on Mexico and Canada for one month.

Beyond Mexico and Canada, Trump has already scored several major foreign policy victories during his second term — each rooted in his FAFO strategy.

Colombia has agreed to accept flights of repatriated citizens who entered the United States illegally after first refusing to accept them. The change? Again, Trump threatened tariffs. Colombia capitulated and is accepting its citizens back into the country.

Venezuela freed six Americans who were being held illegally in the country after a very brief meeting with U.S. special envoy Richard Grenell. Venezuela has also agreed to accept the repatriation of its citizens illegally in the United States, including members of the brutal Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua.

Trump also decided to take out several leaders of ISIS in Somalia last weekend, launching airstrikes.

And, just for good measure, newly confirmed Secretary of State Marco Rubio secured a commitment from Panama to withdraw from China’s Belt and Road Initiative and to maintain its sovereignty over the Panama Canal.

America is back, with an aggressive foreign policy. For those countries that do not believe it or want to challenge the new approach, Trump has shown that he has one thing to say: FAFO.

Trump’s border blitz proves past presidents refused to enforce laws



Donald Trump has launched his second presidential term with a “flood the zone” strategy designed to overwhelm the left before it can mount a response. The real estate mogul, aware of how a hostile media and entrenched Washington bureaucracy hindered his first term, is using the overwhelming mandate from voters to build early momentum.

Among Trump’s many promises, none mattered more to his supporters than swift and substantive action on immigration. His first-week strategy shows he took that commitment seriously. In just seven days, Immigration and Customs Enforcement conducted nationwide raids, arresting thousands of illegal immigrants. Authorities prioritized the most dangerous offenders, ensuring gang members, drug traffickers, and child predators were swiftly removed. The speed of these removals raises one clear question: Was the Biden administration allowing violent illegal aliens to terrorize American citizens?

Trump deserves credit for his bold start and must stay committed to his promise of removing most illegal immigrants from the country.

With Tom Homan serving as border czar, both ICE and the Drug Enforcement Agency launched coordinated raids in major cities, including New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, San Diego, Denver, Miami, and Atlanta. Agents entered immigration law offices and targeted "sanctuary cities" like San Francisco. Homan has made it clear he will not hesitate to raid schools, churches, and hospitals if they are found harboring illegal immigrants who pose a threat to public safety.

As Homan recently told an ABC News reporter, “If you’re in the country illegally, you’re on the table.”

Some of Trump’s critics on the right argue that despite the thousands of arrests in his first week, the pace of deportations remains too slow to remove the estimated 20 to 30 million illegal immigrants in the United States within his first term. However, this critique overlooks several key factors.

First, this is only Trump’s first week in office, and many of his key personnel are still awaiting Senate confirmation. Mass deportations require extensive logistical coordination, which cannot be fully implemented until the executive branch is firmly under his control. Given that reality, the scale of his administration’s initial enforcement efforts is already remarkable.

Another flawed assumption is that all illegal immigrants should be rounded up and deported simultaneously. Trump’s team recognizes that foreign governments will resist accepting thousands — if not millions — of their least desirable citizens. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has already voiced opposition to the more than 4,000 deportations to her country in Trump’s first week. Colombian President Gustavo Petro initially refused to accept deportees until Trump threatened tariffs and visa restrictions. Petro quickly relented, even offering his presidential jet for deportation flights.

Rushing to detain millions of illegal immigrants without securing cooperation from their home countries would have been a strategic mistake. It would have forced the administration to hold them in detention facilities, giving the left time to obstruct the process and fueling media narratives about “concentration camps” or “kids in cages.”

By targeting and deporting the most dangerous offenders first, Trump immediately improved public safety while also testing the resolve of foreign leaders. With that precedent established, Homan and his team can now accelerate efforts to remove millions more.

The final flawed assumption in deportation math is that the administration must physically remove all 20 to 30 million illegal immigrants. That was never the plan.

Illegal immigration is largely incentivized by the government, corporations, and progressive NGOs that profit from it. The journey itself is expensive and dangerous — many migrants spend their life savings to make the trip, while women and children often suffer sexual abuse. Most illegal immigrants come because they expect easy entry, government benefits, and protection from deportation.

If the Trump administration continues ramping up deportations while cracking down on illegal employment and welfare, many will self-deport. As opportunities disappear and their friends and family are sent home, staying in the U.S. will become less appealing.

Trump’s aggressive start also exposes the corruption of previous administrations. Without passing a single new law or securing additional funding, he has already deported over 1,000 of the most dangerous criminals. The ease with which these violent offenders were removed suggests that the Biden administration allowed them to stay.

Democrats enabled mass illegal immigration for political gain. They knew that drug dealers, murderers, and sex offenders were here, yet they did nothing. Progressives effectively weaponized these criminals, using them as instruments of anarcho-tyranny against the American people.

Both Republican and Democratic administrations let immigration reach a crisis level. Past presidents had the authority to act but lacked the will. Democrats facilitated what amounted to a foreign invasion, while Republicans feared backlash from the media and their donor class.

With a single show of strength, Trump demonstrated how easily foreign governments could be forced to comply and how swiftly the worst offenders could be expelled. Much work remains, and scaling up full mass deportations presents logistical challenges. But the early results are promising.

Trump deserves credit for his bold start and must stay committed to his promise of removing most illegal immigrants from the country. While Democrats are in retreat for now, they won’t stay that way forever. The Trump administration should accelerate deportations before progressives can regroup and mount a resistance.

Mexico braces for Trump's mass deportation plan with 25 new shelters



Mexico is preparing for President-elect Donald Trump's forthcoming mass deportation mission by opening 25 new shelters that will house more than 12,000 Mexican nationals.

Baja California Gov. Marina del Pilar Ávila Olmeda announced plans Monday to open the additional shelters, including six in Tijuana and two in Mexicali, according to the Border Report.

'No foreigners, only Mexicans, this must be made clear.'

Ávila Olmeda called it a "strategic plan" to provide housing to "exclusively people who get deported after January 20."

The new shelters will not provide accommodations to other foreign nationals. She explained that deported Mexican migrants will be temporarily placed in the facilities until they can be returned to their hometowns.

Each of the 25 shelters will be able to accommodate 500 people. According to the Border Report, some shelters will house men, while others will accommodate women, unaccompanied minors, and family units. The new shelters are slated to open by Trump's Inauguration Day.

Ávila Olmeda told reporters that Mexican officials anticipate that Trump will follow through on his pledge to lead a mass deportation effort.

"What we do know, throughout his campaign, he threatened to do this, and since he was already president of the United States, we believe this time he will be stricter and tougher when it comes to deportations," she stated. "We are working to get ready and receive our migrants."

Ávila Olmeda continued, "These shelters that are being planned are for those being repatriated who are coming from north to south, but no foreigners, only Mexicans, this must be made clear — Mexicans will be welcomed back to their country and their human rights will be respected."

Last month, Trump stated that he spoke with the president of Mexico, Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo.

"She has agreed to stop Migration through Mexico, and into the United States, effectively closing our Southern Border. We also talked about what can be done to stop the massive drug inflow into the United States, and also, U.S. consumption of these drugs. It was a very productive conversation!" he wrote in a post on Truth Social.

However, Sheinbaum Pardo claimed that Mexico does not plan to "close borders but to build bridges between governments and between peoples."

Trump has previously threatened to impose a 25% tariff against Mexico "on day one or sooner" if it does not assist the U.S. with shutting down the illegal immigration crisis.

"If that doesn't work," Trump stated, "I'll make it 50%; if that doesn't work, I'll make it 75%. Then I'll make it 100%."

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