President Donald Trump has ordered the deployment of 1,500 active-duty troops to the U.S.-Mexico border to bolster security efforts as his administration initiates a mass deportation operation.
Acting Defense Secretary Robert Salesses stated that these troops will operate helicopters to assist Border Patrol agents and aid in constructing barriers.
This move aligns with President Trump's recent executive orders aimed at enhancing border security and expediting the removal of undocumented immigrants.
The Department of Homeland Security, under the leadership of newly appointed Secretary Kristi Noem, will play a crucial role in executing these plans.
This deployment underscores the administration's commitment to addressing immigration concerns and enforcing existing laws.