WASHINGTON (AP) — A U.S. official says Defense Secretary Jim Mattis is expected to sign an order as early as Thursday sending 800 or more troops to the southern border to support the Border Patrol.
Mattis is responding to a request from President Donald Trump, who says he’s “bringing out the military” to address what he’s calling a national emergency at the border.
The U.S. official was not authorized to speak publicly because the details had not yet been finalized and spoke on condition of anonymity.
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.
There already are about 2,000 National Guard troops assisting at the border under a previous Pentagon arrangement.
The MAGA crowd is getting excited about seeing what 50 cal machine guns can do to massed women and children.
Oh FFS. Just resign already, General, before you completely destroy your reputation and military legacy.
Mattis is responding to a request from President Donald Trump, who says he’s “bringing out the military” to address what he’s calling a national emergency at the border.
Oh, goody. He’s sending heavily armed troops to confront a bunch of unarmed poor people. That will end well.
I’m guessing that Mattis is giving in to Rump until Nov. 6th. After that, the troops can go back to be shipped off to Syria.
Couldn’t they do just a little parade in front of the White House ? It would so please Donald !