Border Crisis: 1,500 American Troops Deployed!

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(AmericanProsperity.com) – A bold move to secure America’s southern border is underway as President Donald Trump announced he was sending troops to tackle the dangerous Democrat-encouraged illegal immigration crisis.

Specifically, the Pentagon is deploying 1,500 active-duty troops to enhance border security and combat illegal immigration.

This decisive action fulfills a key campaign promise and showcases Trump’s determination to protect America’s sovereignty.

The deployment, which includes 1,000 Army soldiers and 500 Marines, is part of Trump’s broader strategy to use military might to address the ongoing crisis at the U.S.-Mexico border.

These troops will provide critical support to Border Patrol agents by assisting with surveillance, logistics and transportation.

“This is just the beginning,” stated acting Defense Secretary Robert Salesses while emphasizing the significance of this mission.

He added, “In short order, the department will develop and execute additional missions in cooperation with DHS, federal agencies, and state partners to address the full range of threats outlined by the President at our nation’s borders.”

The troops will play a crucial role in strengthening border defenses. They will operate helicopters, construct barriers and even provide military aircraft for deportation flights.

This full-fledged approach demonstrates the administration’s commitment to tackling illegal immigration head-on and protecting American communities from the dangers associated with unchecked border crossings.

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt reaffirmed the President’s dedication to this cause.

She stated, “This is something President Trump campaigned on.” True to his word, Trump is taking bold action to address a crisis that previous administrations have failed to resolve.

The deployment aligns with Trump’s day-one directive to make homeland security a core mission of the Defense Department.

This shift in priorities reflects the urgency of the situation at the southern border and the need for an all-hands-on-deck approach to national security.

While some may question the use of military personnel for border security, it’s important to note that troops have been assisting at the border since the 1990s to address migration, drug trafficking and crime issues.

The current deployment builds on this precedent, leveraging the military’s capabilities to protect American interests and uphold the rule of law.

President Trump has made his intentions clear, vowing to “declare a national emergency at our southern border. All illegal entry will immediately be halted, and we will begin the process of returning millions and millions of criminal aliens back to the places in which they came.”

This decisive action sends a strong message to those who would seek to enter the country illegally: America’s borders are not open for exploitation.

By deploying the military and ramping up enforcement efforts, the Trump administration is taking the necessary steps to protect the nation’s sovereignty and ensure the safety of American citizens.

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