


Pentagon to Deploy Additional Troops Amid Trump's Immigration Crackdown
The Pentagon plans to send at least 1,000 more troops to the southern border and Guantanamo Bay to support immigration enforcement.
Overview
The Pentagon is preparing to deploy approximately 1,000 additional active-duty troops to enhance President Trump's immigration enforcement efforts. Roughly 500 Army soldiers will be dispatched to the southern border, while around 500 Marines are set for Guantanamo Bay, where detained migrants will be held. Officials indicated these deployments may increase, responding to ongoing discussions and operational needs. The move asserts Trump's commitment to a stringent immigration policy and military involvement, including the construction of concertina wire barriers and support for the Border Patrol. The total troop levels could reach up to 10,000 as military logistics unfold.
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