Trump sent about 5,800 active-duty troops toward the southwest border
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Trump said approximately 5,800 military personnel were moving to the southwest border in response to a migrant caravan.
- The White House: Remarks by President Trump Before Marine One DepartureExchange on military personnel moving to the border
People and organizations
- 2018 active-duty southwest-border deploymentactive-duty border support mission
- Donald J. Trumppresident announcing the deployment
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- Donald J. Trumpsent about 5,800 active-duty troops toward the border2018 active-duty southwest-border deployment