Trump goes to Mexico

[President Punxsutawney Phil]

Could this possibly end up positively for Pena Nieto? What can he do to achieve that?

[President Punxsutawney Phil]

Could this possibly end up positively for Pena Nieto? What can he do to achieve that?

Well I think it was a gamble for both men.  The Donald has low approval ratings, but so does Peña.  I think that if they go into a meeting and find something to agree on and make a quick statement and don't get hit with eggs and shoes, then it shows the USA voters that Trump knows how to deal with foreigners and it shows the Mexican voters that Peña knows how to deal with bullies.  On the downside, if what gets reported here are mostly protesters and grumbling then Trump has lost the gamble and Peña has lost the gamble.  So far it is not looking good for the Mexican president.  Most of the Mexican articles are negative, and far more politicians are calling it a mistake than a wise move.  How Trump fares remains to be seen.  It doesn't really matter for Peña, because he's a lameduck anyway.  Trump's the one to watch.

It is interesting to see how quickly the mexican press updates compared to the Washington press in this case.  If you can muster enough Spanish to read them, the articles are coming in every few minutes in Journada, Universal, and Prensa.  If you can't read them, that's okay too because there are many photos worth thousands of words, most of them negative.

Best and worse case scenarios for both men?

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lol

[President Punxsutawney Phil]

Best and worse case scenarios for both men?

¿quién sabe?

I suppose realistically Trump is so far down in the polls that you can call this one a Hail Mary Pass.  Worst case for him is basically where he is now.  Loses election, goes back to being a multibillionaire bully with a fairly attractive wife.  Probably not a bad life, really, assuming one isn't bothered by a moral compass.

Worst case for Peña I figure is that he stays a lame duck with a law degree and a book deal to fall back on and a super hot wife.  Also probably not a bad life.  Impeachment has been mentioned, but I'd guess that's overkill.  If Mexican law works like US law, and I'm not sure that it does, Peña has done nothing to cause his impeachment.  Foolish, maybe, but not illegal or unethical.

Best case scenarios?

[President Punxsutawney Phil]

I did not think it possible for a human being to be full of such hot air.

EPN digging his political grave is quite shocking, yes.

[President Punxsutawney Phil]

"Mexican nationals in the United States are honest people, good people...Mexicans deserve respect."
-Nieto

There is one Mexican who doesn't seem to think he deserves respect... Enrique Pena Nieto.

[President Punxsutawney Phil]

Honestly, I'm worried this could play very well for Trump.

Agreed.