“The US has sent thousands of troops to the border with Mexico Trump ordered the redeployment of US troops to the border with Mexico to strengthen security. More than 2,000 troops and 4,500 National Guardsmen are already stationed at the border, assisting the border guard.”, — write on: unn.ua
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It is noted that the US army has sent thousands of additional troops to the southern border with Mexico, following the corresponding order of President Donald Trump.
According to Caroline Leavitt, President Donald Trump prioritizes the “deportation of illegal immigrants” from the United States and turns away those who are going to cross the border.
You will be returned home, you will be arrested, you will be prosecuted. don’t come
She also called it “the number one priority for the American people.”
Currently, it is known which units will be involved. At the same time, it is noted that more than 2,000 military personnel are already on the border, assisting the US Customs and Border Protection with logistical tasks, such as data entry, monitoring, maintenance of transport and detection of threats.
In addition, a unit of the Texas National Guard operates on the border as part of the “Operation Lonestar” mission, in which about 4,500 National Guardsmen are involved.
The newly arrived troops are expected to support the Joint Task Force North, assisting border guards with operational readiness, management in command and control centers, and providing intelligence to analyze threats and migrant flows.
Interlocutors of the publication, who wished to remain anonymous, reported that the US Transportation Command was also instructed to prepare for the use of military equipment, including military aircraft to deport migrants.
We will remind
US President Donald Trump signed an executive order to immediately close the southern border to illegal immigrants. The document provides for the expulsion of violators and the limitation of the possibility to apply for asylum.