In an audacious move that sounds like it's ripped straight from a Hollywood war movie, President Donald Trump is masterminding a plan to militarize the U.S.-Mexico border. Yes, you read that right! The border is about to transform into a militarized zone where American soldiers could temporarily detain migrants sneaking into the country. This plan, which could make the Great Wall of China look like a backyard fence, involves deploying troops and setting up military facilities as a new line of defense against immigration.
Internal discussions, as reported by The Washington Post, focus on a 'buffer zone' particularly in New Mexico. It's not just a fence we're talking about here; imagine vast military installations funded by the mammoth Defense Department budget—because, why not? This bold strategy could skirt federal laws that typically prevent military involvement in civilian law enforcement, treating illegal border crossings almost as if they were invasions of a military base.
Furthermore, the Pentagon, possibly confused about whether they're dealing with a border or a war zone, has asked officers to check for any legal booby traps this plan might trigger. Meanwhile, the usual agencies handling migrant detentions, like CBP and ICE, might just end up watching the military do their job. And Mexico? Their soldiers have been seen grabbing ladders and ropes, getting ready for something big.
Remember when Trump said in 2018, 'We're going to guard our border with our military'? Well, it seems like he was dead serious. Current Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth calls it a mission critical for national security. We're not just guarding a border; we're defending a fortress, folks!