What will the troops being sent to the US southern border do?

What will the troops being sent to the US southern border do?

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The video discusses the increase in military presence at the U.S. southern border, with 1500 additional troops ordered by the Pentagon, marking a 60% increase since Monday. The Biden administration had previously stationed 2200 service members for ministerial duties, but Trump's orders expand their role. Acting Secretary of Defense Robert Salas stated the military will enhance detection and monitoring, and support deportation flights. The Pentagon hints at more missions, including constructing barriers. Additionally, federal agents like DEA and US Marshals may take on immigration duties, acknowledging ICE's limited resources.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the percentage increase in military levels at the southern border since Monday?

30%

60%

120%

90%

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What additional role did President Trump's orders direct the troops to undertake?

Providing medical aid

Training local police

Increased detection and monitoring

Only ministerial duties

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What support will the military provide to the Department of Homeland Security?

Financial aid

Airlift for deportation flights

Food supplies

Legal assistance

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which federal agencies are being reassigned to focus more on immigration duties?

Secret Service and ATF

NSA and TSA

DEA and US Marshals

FBI and CIA

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why are other federal agents being assigned immigration-related duties?

To replace ICE agents

Due to ICE's resource constraints

To improve their skills

To increase their workload