(NewsNation) — Ahead of her first state of the nation address, the stakes are high for Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum.

In the lead-up to her Monday afternoon address, Sheinbaum has faced mounting pressure from the Trump administration after she extradited dozens of accused cartel members to the United States. She said the move was intended to protect Mexico's security, and not just to answer Washington's calls.

Still, the White House has turned up the heat, demanding Mexico do more on crime, drugs and trade, and has threatened tariffs if they don't get results.

Sheinbaum has walked a tight rope between trying to convince the Trump administration she is doing enough to combat cartels — many of which have been designated terrorist organizations by the State Department — while also at

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