Leavitt: Trump Signs New Executive Order to Deploy 1,500 Additional Troops to the U.S.-Mexico Border

In a recent press briefing, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt announced that President Donald Trump has signed a new executive order aimed at bolstering border security. The order directs the deployment of an additional 1,500 active-duty troops to the U.S.-Mexico border, where 2,500 soldiers are already stationed under federal orders.

According to administration officials, this move is part of a broader, dramatic crackdown on illegal immigration. Sources indicate that officials are considering further increasing the military presence, with proposals to deploy as many as 10,000 soldiers to the southern border. In addition, the administration is evaluating plans to use Department of Defense bases as temporary holding facilities for migrants awaiting deportation.

Proponents of the policy argue that a stronger military presence will serve as a robust deterrent against illegal border crossings and help secure national sovereignty. They claim that such measures are necessary to combat not only unauthorized migration but also to disrupt criminal networks involved in human trafficking and drug smuggling.

However, critics have raised concerns over the potential humanitarian impact and legal challenges that may arise from using military assets for immigration enforcement. They warn that detaining migrants on military bases and the rapid escalation of troop deployments could strain resources, exacerbate tensions along the border, and lead to unintended consequences for both migrants and local communities.

As the debate continues, the Trump administration maintains that these actions are essential for restoring order and protecting the country’s borders. The unfolding developments will be closely watched by policymakers, immigration advocates, and international observers in the coming weeks.