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# Trump To Deploy National Guard To Southern Border

Thanks to a caravan of Central American migrants which has more or less stalled out in Mexico while on its way to the United States, President Trump announced plans to "deploy U.S. troops" to the southern border to guard against illegal crossings into the country "until we have a wall."

Today we learn from Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen that Trump is signing an executive order on Wednesday directing the National Guard to deploy troops to "assist the border patrol."

> Homeland Security Sec. Nielsen announces Pres. Trump will sign an executive order to deploy the National Guard to "assist the border patrol." pic.twitter.com/U1Nba3WV5a

> — Josh Caplan (@joshdcaplan) April 4, 2018

Speaking during the Wednesday White House press briefing, Nielsen pitched the deployment as a method of strengthening an immigration system that "rewards bad behavior," such as drug smuggling and border crossings.

“Border security is homeland security, which is national security,” Nielsen said, adding “It’s not a partisan issue.”

There is no word on how many troops will be deployed, for how long, nor the cost of the operation - however we assume it will be an ongoing guard until Trump's wall is built (or perhaps until January 21, 2021 after Trump loses the next election because he never built it).

“It will be strong. It will be as many as needed to fill the gaps we have today,” Nielsen said when asked about logistics “We do hope the deployment will begin immediately.”

The troops will initially serve in a support role and will not actually participate in the arrest and detention of migrants who cross the border illegally.

Attorney General Jeff Sessions issued a statement following Wednesday's announcement:

> “Earlier this week, media outlets reported that a so-called ‘migrant caravan’ was making its way through Mexico with the intent of illegally crossing the southern border of the United States. The President was clear that this caravan needed to be stopped before it arrived at our southern border, and his efforts now appear to be successful. But let me be clear as well: we will not accept the lawlessness of these types of efforts and those who choose to violate our laws, and those who conspire to assist others to violate our laws, will face criminal prosecution.

> ...

> We will have a more efficient and effective immigration court system that supplies due process. As such, aliens who enter our country illegally should be aware that the government will use any and all lawful tools, including expedited removal and prompt immigration proceedings, to ensure that our immigration courts will not be burdened with cases that lack merit under the law.

> ...

> “The Department of Justice fully supports the efforts of the Departments of Defense and Homeland Security announced today to secure our border. I will soon be announcing additional Department of Justice initiatives to restore legality to the southern border.”

As we reported earlier, a giant caravan of over 1,000 people - mostly from Guatemala, have stalled out in Mexico on their way to the U.S. border. Around 400 asylum seekers have already been deported by Mexican authorities, while the remainder are being given either 20-day travel visas while they make their way home, or 30 days to file for asylum in Mexico.

The caravan has been sitting for four days as migrants camp out at a Mexican sports arena, while organizers have more or less thrown in the towel.

> Organizers admit they were taken aback by both the size of this year’s caravan—which has been a periodic ritual since 2010—and the attention it has received. They also admit their original plan of making their way to the U.S. border has likely changed. -Wall St. Journal

“We’re in limbo,” said one asylum seeker camped outside of the center - surrounded by garbage bags full of trash and rolled up mattresses.

That said, several hundred Hondurans reportedly boarded "The Beast," a train which was originally going to take the entire caravan north. Many of the remaining caravan participants stayed behind in the hopes of marching forward by foot or other means of transportation.

> A few hundred of the Hondureño migrant’s Caravan boarded “The Beast” train 🚊 in central Mexico 🇲🇽. The rest of the caravan continued on their quest to USA 🇺🇸 borders by foot or other transportation methods -man in the video says! @realDonaldTrump @FoxNews #StopTheCaravan pic.twitter.com/gO08XTTpCv

> — Marco Gutierrez (@MarcoGutierrez) April 4, 2018

We imagine that at least a portion of the caravan will make its way to the U.S. border, at which point they will face the U.S. border patrol - backed by the National Guard. If this happens, it will make for quite the showdown - and may even inspire lawmakers to fund the wall.

Meanwhile, they're making progress on replacing segments of the border in California - with what appears to be a wall that's at least 10 feet taller.

> #Calexico #BorderWall replacement project within #USBP #ElCentro Sector’s area making progress. This area is parallel to "Via Internacional" south and "The All-American Canal" north. #CBP pic.twitter.com/d8QtFTgzjX

> — CBP San Diego (@CBPSanDiego) April 4, 2018

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notfeelinthebern Wed, 04/04/2018 - 16:20 Permalink

Wasn't this posted yesterday? Whats changed since then?

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Francis Marx notfeelinthebern Wed, 04/04/2018 - 16:22 Permalink

I guess Trump didnt know you cant use the regular military for that.

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notfeelinthebern Francis Marx Wed, 04/04/2018 - 16:23 Permalink

I consider an invasion an issue of National security.

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Gaius Frakkin'… notfeelinthebern Wed, 04/04/2018 - 16:29 Permalink

Sounds like teeth are already being pulled from the plan.

The same failed ass plans of Bush and Obama all over again.

The forces being pulled from Syria should go straight to the border. Rifles in hand and ready to fire. You know, actually firing bullets to defend the homeland. What a concept.

Oh and McMaster who was talking shit about Russia can be tied to a post and used as target practice.

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FreeMoney Gaius Frakkin'… Wed, 04/04/2018 - 16:33 Permalink

We will have to wait and see how this works out. Im sure the deep state has in mind that the National Guard under the direction of the Governors will be providing humanitarian relief and expedited transportation to the gimmegrants destination of choice.

Or maybe we get lucky and government actually does something to enforce our laws to the benefit of the citizens and taxpayers and future taxpayers.

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BigFatUglyBubble FreeMoney Wed, 04/04/2018 - 16:40 Permalink

-All this talk of walls and military, and not entitlement reform? Entitlement reform is an equally important element to this problem, if not more important.

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JimmyJones BigFatUglyBubble Wed, 04/04/2018 - 16:41 Permalink

One step at a time, I view this as positive progress, while pissing the Leftist off. A win. Now when its a reality and they are actually on the boarder I will chalk it up.

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BigFatUglyBubble JimmyJones Wed, 04/04/2018 - 16:50 Permalink

And the failed war on drugs, too. Entitlement Reform and Failed war on drugs are the root causes of this problem. If you had to choose which illegals to deal with first, would you choose the parasite/drug dealers, or the people that want to work hard? These issues should be the first step in your "one step at a time" approach.

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TeethVillage88s BigFatUglyBubble Wed, 04/04/2018 - 17:10 Permalink

Re-Assertion of the basis of this nation, the documents, the definitions, the ideas of nationhood, borders define nation, constitution defines nation, jobs, citizens, property for all who can afford and want it without usurious property tax increases... without usurious bank financing, a nations currency belongs to the people as a whole, so capital flight to finance Chinese factories is a No, No.

- Lobbying is the act of Foreign Agents of Influence like Alger Hiss

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Gaius Frakkin'… BigFatUglyBubble Wed, 04/04/2018 - 17:12 Permalink

Oh shut the hell up with the hard wurk bullshit. This isn't 2005.

They can work hard building their own countries or fuck off.

We're full.

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BigFatUglyBubble Gaius Frakkin'… Wed, 04/04/2018 - 17:21 Permalink

> We're full.

I agree. You are missing the point. Jimmy said "one step at a time" and I was addressing what I thought should be the first step. If there is free shit or enormous profits to be made on drugs, they will risk their lives to go around, over, under, and maybe even thru a wall. Ignoring entitlement reform and the failed war on drugs is like giving a plant sun but no water. You need both to deal with the issue.

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Lost in translation BigFatUglyBubble Wed, 04/04/2018 - 17:33 Permalink

“people that want to work hard.”

http://www.foxnews.com/us/2017/08/02/dreamer-accused-brutally-raping-woman-in-washington.html

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JimmyJones BigFatUglyBubble Wed, 04/04/2018 - 17:42 Permalink

I would imagine we all have different priorities based on our perceptions.

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Algo Rhythm JimmyJones Wed, 04/04/2018 - 17:34 Permalink

Don't forget the big picture Jimmy - your orange hero is responsible for the agencies that did this ------------------> http://thefreethoughtproject.com/exclusive-business-owners-spied-on-det…

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JimmyJones Algo Rhythm Wed, 04/04/2018 - 17:44 Permalink

I would normally agree if those agencies weren't in open rebellion for the last year+.

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FireBrander BigFatUglyBubble Wed, 04/04/2018 - 16:58 Permalink

Entitlement reform has to come from Congress; they're not in the mood.

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BigFatUglyBubble FireBrander Wed, 04/04/2018 - 17:06 Permalink

I guess the President is not in the mood to tweet about it either

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FoggyWorld BigFatUglyBubble Wed, 04/04/2018 - 17:29 Permalink

Tell that to Chuck Schumer.

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FireBrander Gaius Frakkin'… Wed, 04/04/2018 - 16:52 Permalink

The goal isn't mass murder for fucks sake! Geesh! Are you that retarded? This is a POLITICAL/SOCIAL WAR not a Bullets and Bombs war!

The military on the border sends the same message as a wall; DO NOT COME HERE ILLEGALLY!..you will be denied entry. The Global majority can identify/support that; they will not support machine gunning women and children walking across a border...that's NK and East Germany type stuff and it's a losing strategy.

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Ok Mr. Trump, so far, so good...now we need the announcement that the Army Corps will immediately construct temporary physical barriers where they are most needed while they design and build a permanent barrier.

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marcusfenix Gaius Frakkin'… Wed, 04/04/2018 - 16:57 Permalink

I hate to be the one to tell you this but there is not going to be any drawdown from Syria, in fact it looks as if the exact opposite may be happening.

This whole withdrawal from Syria debacle is the clearest example yet of who is really calling the shots. If Trump was genuine about that in the first place then someone from the deep state explained to him exactly why that was not going to happen.

And I believe that McMaster was just another mouthpiece so I expected the shit talking about Russia to continue unabated.

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Billy the Poet marcusfenix Wed, 04/04/2018 - 17:23 Permalink

This whole withdrawal from Syria debacle is the clearest example yet of who is really calling the shots.

That's why I prefer to say I support the President here rather than attack him as some others do. If Trump is being blocked by the Deep State on Syria and Russia then how could helping them in their attack do any good?

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ImGumbydmmt Gaius Frakkin'… Wed, 04/04/2018 - 17:36 Permalink

This bears repeating:

"The forces being pulled from Syria should go straight to the border. Rifles in hand and ready to fire. You know, actually firing bullets to defend the homeland. What a concept."

+1000

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ImGumbydmmt Gaius Frakkin'… Wed, 04/04/2018 - 17:38 Permalink

This bears repeating:

"The forces being pulled from Syria should go straight to the border. Rifles in hand and ready to fire. You know, actually firing bullets to defend the homeland. What a concept."

+1000

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Scanderbeg notfeelinthebern Wed, 04/04/2018 - 16:47 Permalink

Round em up, ship em out.

Then throw Moonbeam and the rest into cold cells.

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DillyDilly Francis Marx Wed, 04/04/2018 - 16:24 Permalink

I guess Trump didn't know that they were already stalled out & being sent home, & the organizers had already admitted DEFEAT

https://www.zerohedge.com/news/2018-04-04/were-limbo-migrant-caravan-st…

But let's PRAISE YOU anyway

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ruAi4VBoBSM

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Deep Snorkeler DillyDilly Wed, 04/04/2018 - 16:33 Permalink

Trump Vader

1. he tickles the hate center of America

2. he is patiently waiting to drain the fever swamp

3. he went to UPenn but can't spell good

4. he is hideously tormented by imaginary grievances,

complaints and vendettas

5. evil sprite-nixies and wee folk are constantly doing

things to him

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SaulAzzHoleSky Deep Snorkeler Wed, 04/04/2018 - 17:08 Permalink

"...can't spell WELL"

I think he can spell better than you can!

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overmedicatedu… Deep Snorkeler Wed, 04/04/2018 - 17:11 Permalink

your adderal is wearing off...up your dose

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swamp DillyDilly Wed, 04/04/2018 - 16:33 Permalink

Try reading, and with comprehension.

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DillyDilly swamp Wed, 04/04/2018 - 16:38 Permalink

What? Like? Do you mean this part?

As we reported earlier, a giant caravan of over 1,000 people - mostly from Guatemala, have stalled out in Mexico on their way to the U.S. border. Around 400 asylum seekers have already been deported by Mexican authorities, while the remainder are being given either 20-day travel visas while they make their way home, or 30 days to file for asylum in Mexico.

The caravan has been sitting for four days as migrants camp out at a Mexican sports arena, while organizers have more or less thrown in the towel.

“We’re in limbo,” said one asylum seeker camped outside of the center - surrounded by garbage bags full of trash and rolled up mattresses.

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Yeah ~ Looks like a crisis ~ Do something PRESIDENTIAL... DEPLOY the motherfucking National Guard!

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Anarchyteez DillyDilly Wed, 04/04/2018 - 16:56 Permalink

Trumps comments prior to the last 48 hrs are what caused the disbanding and deportations not the military presence news bite.

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DillyDilly Anarchyteez Wed, 04/04/2018 - 17:31 Permalink

Fine ~ so if we go with that premise...

What's the need to deploy NATIONAL GUARD after the fact when half the mob has already been sent home & the other half are detained HERE in Oaxaca

https://amedia.britannica.com/700x450/62/99162-004-C56A3786.jpg

FFS ~ they can't even be true 'WETBACKS' & 'swim 4 it' where they're at, which would be equivalent to:

- Swimming from Cuba to Boston, or

- Walking from Miami to Washington, DC

b4 they even got close to the border

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GunnyG Francis Marx Wed, 04/04/2018 - 16:57 Permalink

The ANG IS the real military, moron, and Trump CAN use them as long as the Governor's of those States agree to Fed help. They would be stupid if they didn't. Also, the Constitution authorizes the C-inC to repel invasions and protect the borders.

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philosobilly Francis Marx Wed, 04/04/2018 - 17:48 Permalink

the founders organized our military to always be on stand by for invasion but not to function within our borders- see why 1776 happened for their reasoning. that being said no reason they couldn't be used if kept strictly within five miles of our border on the mexico side if we annexed said five miles for such purpose. hell we flatten random countries for reasons the common man couldn't understand why not a few miles of mexico if it stops the illegal invasion. the people that live there would probably welcome the us military considering a combination of super corrupt govt and drug cartels run it now. full disclosure drugs are fine, just not the violence associated with the drug war.

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spieslikeus Francis Marx Wed, 04/04/2018 - 17:49 Permalink

With that barrel attachment, all that 40-year old E-5 can do is yell 'Pew Pew Pew' while he jerks the trigger. If that pic is any indication, it will be a spectacular circle jerk and that guy is the pivot man.

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swamp notfeelinthebern Wed, 04/04/2018 - 16:33 Permalink

Read with comprehension and find out.

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Francis Marx Wed, 04/04/2018 - 16:21 Permalink

They said that Bush and Obama did the same thing. Just wondering why Obama's NG let so many people through

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ParkAveFlasher Francis Marx Wed, 04/04/2018 - 16:28 Permalink

To allow certain dangerous persons of varied nationalities across the border, track them unwittingly or wittingly, and use them as political bargaining chips.

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swamp Francis Marx Wed, 04/04/2018 - 16:35 Permalink

Easy answer

To invite a financial and criminal burden to crush the middle class.

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arby63 Francis Marx Wed, 04/04/2018 - 17:21 Permalink

What the fuck are you talking about?

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ZENDOG Wed, 04/04/2018 - 16:21 Permalink

Put Shumer and Pelosi on the front lines.......let them work for a change.

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GeezerGeek ZENDOG Wed, 04/04/2018 - 16:40 Permalink

Just put up pictures of Pelosi, interspersed with some of Mad Maxine, every 10 or 20 meters (I'd say yards, but I doubt people from Central America are so backward) along the border. If that doesn't scare them back to where they originated, I don't know what will.

Or would that be considered cruel and unusual?

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Labworks Wed, 04/04/2018 - 16:22 Permalink

For nationalists, is is a step in the right direction. But keep eyes open, the government has a history of screwing people.

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onwisconsinbadger Wed, 04/04/2018 - 16:22 Permalink

This is illegal. Drumpf knows it. Impeach him.

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Pollygotacracker onwisconsinbadger Wed, 04/04/2018 - 16:26 Permalink

The military does not have authority to arrest or detain at the border. ICE will still be responsible for that. The military can assist by it's presence, monitoring surveillance equipment, maintaining supply lines, etc. It is perfectly legal.

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GeezerGeek Pollygotacracker Wed, 04/04/2018 - 16:42 Permalink

Put up some target dummies. The NG can do a little target practice at opportune times. If some idiot is stupid enough to wander into a live fire zone they deserve a Darwin award.

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Pollygotacracker GeezerGeek Wed, 04/04/2018 - 17:28 Permalink

Good one!

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CultiVader onwisconsinbadger Wed, 04/04/2018 - 16:27 Permalink

Give it up, already. Life must suck waking up every day with so much anger.

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John McCancerhead onwisconsinbadger Wed, 04/04/2018 - 16:32 Permalink

You know what’s illegal?

Hopping the border.

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JoseyWalesTheOutlaw onwisconsinbadger Wed, 04/04/2018 - 16:33 Permalink

Your parents have to be the two of the most stupid people on the planet and you sir are the proof.

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