Deployment of Troops to U.S.-Mexico Border
Under Trump administration orders, Pentagon is deploying 3,000 more troops and armored vehicles to U.S. border with Mexico to seal the border and protect territorial integrity. Total troops to exceed 9,000 working with law enforcement agencies. Deployment ordered by U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth for 100% operational control. Policies resulted in decline in migrant apprehensions.