Pentagon could send thousands more troops to US-Mexico border: US official

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Pentagon could send thousands more troops to US-Mexico border: US official

US President Donald Trump in recent weeks has repeatedly said more troops are needed to tighten security at the US-Mexico border (AFP Photo/Caitlin O'Hara)/ Washington (AFP) - The Pentagon could send thousands more troops to the US-Mexico border, a US official said Monday, as President Donald Trump warned a caravan of Central American migrants that the military was waiting. US officials last week said about 800 active-duty troops would be sent to provide assistance -- mainly in the form of logistical support -- to border guards working ...

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