Defence Secretary Jim Mattis is set to sign an order sending at least 800 troops to the US-Mexico border, officials said.
By Associated Press Reporter
October 25 2018 3:19 PM
Defence Secretary Jim Mattis is set to sign an order sending at least 800 troops to the US-Mexico border, officials said.
Mr Mattis is responding to a request from President Donald Trump, who said he is “bringing out the military” to address what he called a national emergency.
The additional troops are to provide what one official described as logistical support to the Border Patrol. This would include a variety of things such as vehicles, tents and equipment.
Brandon Judd of the National Border Patrol Council is right when he says on @foxandfriends that the Democrat inspired laws make it tough for us to stop people at the Border. MUST BE CHANDED, but I am bringing out the military for this National Emergency. They will be stopped!
There are already about 2,000 National Guard troops assisting at the border under a previous Pentagon arrangement.
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