SaysWho? Posted November 5, 2018 Share Posted November 5, 2018 https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-immigration-trump-pentagon-exclus/exclusive-pentagon-balked-at-u-s-border-troops-building-detention-facilities-officials-idUSKCN1NA250 Quote The Trump administration discussed using the U.S. military to build facilities to house detained migrants as part of its new mission on the Mexican border but the idea was dropped after the Pentagon expressed doubts about it, U.S. officials said. The disclosure by U.S. officials, who spoke to Reuters on condition of anonymity, illustrates the tension within the administration over using military resources to fortify the border against illegal immigration, a top election issue for President Donald Trump’s base. Quote The U.S. military declined a draft request from the Department of Homeland Security last month to build housing for detained migrants during early discussions in the Trump administration about the military’s role on the border, the officials said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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