Just a few minutes ago Trump announced more troops to the border, saying they could go as high as 10k-15k in addition to all the other troops and enforcement officers.
Watch:
Trump also talks about the migrant caravan, how dangerous it is and how they aren’t getting in through the border.
He also adds that they aren’t doing anymore releases of illegals as has been done in the past, where they never show up for court. He said they are putting a stop to that.
He does emphasize at the end of the clip how he does want LEGAL immigration into our country, of course through merit based means.
He also weighs in on his coming executive order on birthright citizenship, saying if Obama can do DACA, he can do this:
“If he [Pres. Obama] can do DACA, we can do this by executive order,” says Pres. Trump about his plans to sign an executive order to end birthright citizenship for some U.S.-born babies.https://t.co/i6EcviPWV8 pic.twitter.com/l00wDdT1jS
— CBS News (@CBSNews) October 31, 2018
I love how he’s using Obama against the media.
And one last thing from Mattis. I couldn’t find video of this, so the tweet will have to do:
"We don't do stunts in this department, thank you," said DefSec Mattis bluntly, in response to a press question on whether sending troops to the southern border was a political stunt. Mattis said the troops provide "practical support" as requested by @DHSgov and @CBP. pic.twitter.com/68Vfgdyqvz
— Mark Knoller (@markknoller) October 31, 2018
I love how succinct Mattis. We don’t do stunts! Boom. Love it.