Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is embarking on his inaugural journey to the southern border, emphasizing military assistance for U.S. Customs and Border Protection operations.
Military Support at the Southern Border
Announced from Fort Bliss, Texas, this visit will involve interactions with troops from the military's Joint Task Force North.
Administration's Stance on Border Security
This move underscores the administration's reinforced focus on militarizing immigration and border enforcement, aligning closely with Trump's firm stance on the issue.
The administration is making preparations to initiate deportation flights to Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and has already utilized military aircraft for deportation flights to Latin America.
In a recent mobilization, the Trump administration deployed 1,500 active-duty troops to the U.S.-Mexico border, aiding in security enhancements and facilitating the airlift of over 5,000 undocumented migrants from detention centers in San Diego and El Paso.
National Guard Deployment
Furthermore, National Guard troops have been dispatched to the border to offer assistance to Homeland Security personnel in managing the influx of migrants crossing into the U.S.
Defense Secretary Hegseth emphasized the commitment to provide necessary resources at the border, ensuring the Defense Department's full support in defending the territorial integrity of the United States.