Donald Trump is moving to direct the U.S. military to begin assisting the federal government with deportation duties. And its about time.
With one of his first orders upon taking office, Trump ordered 1,500 additional troops to the southern border to help shut down the border.
White House Press Secretary @karolineleavitt confirms that 1500 U.S. troops will be dispatched to the Southern border.
This comes after President Trump signed an EO directing the military to prioritize protecting the sovereignty of the southern border. pic.twitter.com/pvgI84gpjn
— Daniel Baldwin (@baldwin_daniel_) January 22, 2025
Trump is making other moves, too.
The administration also revealed on Thursday that the Pentagon will provide air support for the Department of Homeland Security to move detainees about the country as their deportations are carried out.
Likely more is to come.
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