With No Wall in Place Yet, Trump Plans to Send National Guard to Mexico Border
President Donald Trump is running into issues finding funding for the wall he promised to build along the Mexican border.
But, in the meantime, he’s planning to place members of the U.S. military along the border. That’s to curb the flow of illegal immigrants crossing into America.
His plan involves a “substantial” mobilization of the National Guard, according to a White House official.
The president made his remarks about this possible military presence during a recent meeting with Baltic leaders. He is currently discussing the deployment with Defense Secretary Jim Mattis.
Not a First-Time Thing
“Until we can have a wall and proper security, we’re going to be guarding our border with the military,” Trump said.
“That’s a big step. We really haven’t done that before. Or certainly not very much before.”
Although nothing like this has been done for a while, it is not without precedence. In 2010, President Barack Obama sent about 1,200 National Guardsmen to the Mexican border. This was to deal with both smuggling and illegal immigration.
And President George W. Bush sent approximately 6,000 National Guard troops to assist with border patrol in 2006.
The state of Texas has occasionally acted on its own to secure its 800-mile border with Mexico. Including as recently as 2014.
Honduras ‘Caravan’ Was Heading to Border
Some are saying the timing of Trump’s comments is not a coincidence.
There was a “caravan” of more than 1,000 Central American migrants heading toward the U.S.-Mexico border when he made his statement.
“The big caravan of people… now coming across Mexico and heading to our ‘weak laws’ border had better be stopped before it gets there,” Trump said.
Mexican officials had not yet attempted to halt the flow at the time. Trump implied he might end foreign aid to Honduras. That’s where the caravan originated.
‘Horrible’ Laws Don’t Keep Us Safe
Trump re-emphasized that our current efforts are not enough to secure the border. He said the border is unprotected by “our horrible, horrible and very unsafe laws.”
He then added, “We don’t have laws. We have catch-and-release.”
The president also said we need more than a military presence and a wall.
He said we also need stronger legislation to close legal loopholes that allow illegal immigrants into the country.
Defense Department Chips In
Currently, there is some military support for border security. But not a lot.
The U.S. Department of Defense has naval ships patrolling nearby waters to seize drugs.
Also on duty are eight planes, a drone and more than 100 personnel from the northern command zone.
Many illegal immigrants are entering the country at the Mexican border every month. Obviously the efforts are falling short.
Will This Expensive Wall Ever Happen?
Getting back to the proposed wall for a moment… Many people are wondering if it will ever happen.
Most of those who voted for Trump would like to see a wall built. But there is a question about how much support it has overall.
A big issue is the cost. The Trump administration and border officials estimate the total price of building a wall along the Mexico border would be $20-$25 billion.
Recently Trump suggested that the Pentagon should pay for the wall.
What Do You Think?
So, how do you feel about Trump’s idea to secure the Mexico border with a military presence?
Do you think it is justified? And do you think it will work?
Leave a comment below and let us know! We’d love to hear your thoughts on this matter.
Years ago the Minutemen grassroots organization offered to build a wall using citizen and business volunteers at NO government expenditure.
The wall would use the Israeli design that prevented 99.7% from crossing their border illegally.
We would install enough video cameras to scan the entire length. I was a volunteer to monitor cameras (you could be anywhere in the 50 states).
This should have been happening all along, with the National Guard being there at the border to protect our border…their main purpose, and why it was formed in the first place. We have had military at our border for over 100 years…why Fort Huachuca was built in the first place and manned for many years…to protect us from our ‘enemy’ at the Mexican border…as experienced at the Alamo.
Why have they not been there to protect us? Why have we been fighting this present war with the National Guard? Where is the regular Army? Why are they not fighting this war…instead of the retired personnel who have already served and are now in the National Guard with the idea of protecting us here at home? Go figure!
I think we should populate the southern desert with a Jewish presence. they know how to put up strong walls and will turn the desert area into an oasis.
I agree with President Trump. All I can add is, “It’s about time!” GOD BLESS our Awesome President, our Country, and our Brave National Guard. Thank you all for keeping my family, neighbors and loved ones safe.
I remember listening to many of the O’Reilly Factor segments in which Bill practically begged to have the National Guard defend the border. I think it is a terrible idea for the President to use the moneys appropriated for the Defense Department to fund this wall. So much of our military equipment and time spent training has been decimated over the eight years of the Obama fiasco. It’s unconscionable to have fighter jets and helicopters, tanks and wheeled vehicles dead-lined because the military can’t afford the parts to keep them running. Even the National has had the screws tightened on how many 4 hours periods they can train because of ill-perceived policies of the former White House. Do a better job cleaning up the waste, fraud, and abuse in the military supply chain but please do not steal from Peter to pay Paul!
I read a lot of the comments. Most of the comments are FOX fake news. Their use of fear mungering. The troops that will be sent to the border will support the back channels of H S. nothing more. NOW, if those that see this as a violent threat and the invaders are storming the borders, as FOX and Trump wants you to believe ,then arm the troops and put them right on the border. IS THAT WHAT YOU WANT? The Mexicans have guns and an army also. Hey Lets send troops to the Canadian border. We are being invades there also. Hey come to your senses. A US citizen with commen sense. George
Another fool the common people discussion. It’s like when the mafias used to say that that drug use (& abuse) will never be stopped, because our Presidents and congressmen/women enjoy taking those drugs themselves. And, what a money stream—bring the drugs in & sell them-make money, arrest people for having drugs-make money, lose the drugs in the legal system so they get resold on the street again-make money. It’s an endless circle. Come on people, the elitists have been doing this for thousands of years. How do you think societies are controlled?
No. I do not agree with President Trump. It doesn’t make sense when immigration from Mexico and other Central American countries is at an all-time low right now. There’s too many other, more important issues to deal with in our country. And no human is illegal.
Unfortunately antitrumpers in and out of government impede some progress in making us safer. I feel confident the white hats will be watching and that the national guard is a good temporary solution.
BUILD THE WALL OR HAVE A FULL TIME 24/7 MILITARY GUARD DUTY
I believe the National Guard was created to protect our nation from illegals, drug runners, illicit arms, and any other threat. Past administrations have failed to do s the people have voted. Years ago the people said “Build the Wall”. However, the wall has partially been built which isn’t protecting our citizens or their property. Why not empower the Border Patrol to do their jobs and then back them up in the courts rather than putting them in jail or letting the illegals be deported and having them return to our nation and commit more crimes. These illegals are using their children to get into America because they know we have tender hearts where children are involved. Cut off all funding to cities or states that harbor illegals. Back the Immigration Service when they try to do their job and deport these people. I’ve lived in a foreign country and believe me they did not put up with people coming into their country illegally. They would round them up, didn’t allow them to go and collect their possessions, and when they had enough to put on a plane they sent them back to their home country. They did not cuddle the illegals s we do here in America. You break the law, you pay..
only the border agents working that job should be consulted as to what might work as far as a wall or anything else that is needed. and yes we need legislation instead of sloppy or non-existance laws(.pardon the spelling and punchuation ).and what can i do to help?
Sorry – there are so many more pressing problems within this country, I can not sanction the wall or the use of the National Guard. The hyperbole of the present resident of the White House is putting everything at a fever pitch without facts. Stop letting other people play with your emotions and remember the Golden Rule.
You are deluded Virginia. He is overwhelmed at the built up junk in our system. I am surprised he did not pull in the National Guard immediately when he took office to uphold his campaign promise. This just shows the messed up system he walked or was elected into, MAGA
This IS the most pressing pressing problem in America today. Take care of this problem and many other problems will more easily clear up.
I don’t know how you can say this is “The most pressing problem in America today.” What about racism, which is going to strain us until there’s an uprising? What about hunger and poverty? What about the threat hanging over the entire world of nuclear annihilation? What about the poisoning of our food supply with GMOs? What about the killing of the cross-pollinators, which will decimate our food supply? What about human decency, when we are all filled with anger and hatred towards each other based on some fear-mongering, money-grubbing “popularity contests” on the news, one way or the other?
Let’s all come to our senses and realize that the only real enemies are hate and fear. We are all human beings doing the best we can. Why are we so afraid of Mexicans, anyway? This is just another cycle of discrimination. Remember, at one time it was the Irish, another time the Italians, the blacks, the Puerto Ricans. Whatever your ethnicity, I guarantee someone in your family was discriminated against at some point in time, whether here or in their country of origin. In fact, most of the first settlers came here to get away from religious persecution, which was then turned against other groups once they got established in the New World. .
So let’s drop the hatred and the armor against our fellow humans and treat each person we meet as if s/he is an embodiment of God.
only the illegal and corrupt and criminals are in favor of violating the laws. This about law abiding legal residents and the trash that scheme to continue their illegal lifestyles
We should have built a wall 30 or 40 years ago.only idiots don’t want a wall.This is all about national security.
When/if the wall is built—we all know that anything to do with government construction is “WAY ” overbid –costing taxpayers several times what it should cost us —make it a “clean” bid for the construction !!
We must secure our borders. Stop illegal invasion. Drug traffic. Build a wall . Increase military and border patrol presence. What ever it takes for our safety and sovereignty.
No I do not think we should add more to the wall. I think our money better spent on domestic items like infrastructure. I do not feel threatened by those fleeing murder and other horrors experienced in their countries
You are deluded Jill, they are not all innocent people. Let us vet them and do immigration legally.
I agree with the President’s assessment and proposed action. additionally , I think Russia has had a 100% success in their hacking attack. They have totally divided our country……right down the middle. when are the politicians going to grow up and work together.
ARE YOU KIDDING?
EVERYTHING TRUMP TOUCHES TURNS TO SHIT!!
HOW WILL THIS WASTE OF MONEY ALLEVIATE ANYTHING??
THE SOB SHOULD BE DEPORTED BEFORE HE FURTHER DAMAGES OUR COUNTRY !!!!!
Caps in print is considered yelling. We tend not to listen to unhinged people yelling. Try presenting your opinion rationally.
If you lived in the border states, you would feel differently about how bad the Illegal Immagrants are, their lack of respect for America, they could care less about anyone except getting across.
I wonder if the problem is no laws or the laws we have are not being enforced? I’m also unsure of how much illegal aliens cost our country vs. the cost of the wall. Wall construction is mostly a one time cost, though there will be maintainance. Illegal cost year after year, If the military is needed to stop the flow, I am for it.
I do feel our President is justified in utilizing The National Guard to secure our borders. Our military gets sent to other countries all the time. The National Guard should feel honored serving our Great Country by aiding Border Patrol Agents. Walls are expensive, I would agree. However, how long ago was The Great Wall of China built? It’s still working – isn’t it?
You would think all Americans would want to be safer and stop the drugs that destroy our families and communities. How high can taxes go and will it lead to the fall of our whole society.
This problem is worse than most of think. When you consider the cost encountered for medical care, education, and legal expense because of the millions of illegal yes i said illegal people here it is staggering. Do not forget the crime and injury as well.
YES he won’t be the first to do it..so what’s the big deal? Oh yeah I forgot it’s Pres. Trump so it’s got to be hyped as a Bad thing!!!
YES he won’t be the first to do it….so what’s the big deal?
He’s our President and his word should not be over turned by any federal judges; especially if they’re
obviously representing the Left!
Thank you, President Trump. I have waited my whole voting life for someone like you to come along. You have the strong desire to protect the USA, and you are acting on it!
Thank you Charlene. We have waited so long and have been deceived so many times along the way. Let us help it stop here and now.
The idea that a wall, any kind of physical barrier, will end the influx of aliens is as ridiculous as it is unnecessary. To stop the influx prosecute employers who knowingly hire them and indeed advertise in Mexican and Central American papers for alien employees. We have tried the stick (it failed). Now remove the carrot, fine and/or jail those employers of illegal aliens and watch illegal border crossings drop to near zero.
if you lock your door to keep your family safe, why wouldn’t you lock your border and only let those invited by you inside? Our President is doing his job by sending the guard to close the door.
I think it’s a great idea ! With the increase in the military budget why not ?
Yes, we need to secure our boarder. How about selling bonds, like the wwii war bonds, to finance the wall? Where are the patriots that could volunteer to help guard the boarder? Come on folks, this is America!
I like the idea J.A Srewart
There are several different places to get funding for the Border Wall. The money saved from Planned Parenthood, money saved from not giving the Palestinians any and several more places. Please find a way to get the Wall built!!! Yes I totally agree with sending in military personnel to keep illegal people out of our country. I think there are probably some very bad people who are already here, murderers, rapists, drug smugglers, gang members and God forbid that any terrorists have gotten in, but it wouldn’t surprise me if they have!!!
I think legal immigration is ok and that illegal immigration is not! I think that just allowing the illegal immigration to happen is not ok!
I think President Trump is doing the right thing by sending military troops in to secure our borders with Mexico. Having lived in NM, AZ, CA, and TX I can attest now unsafe or disrespectful they are to someone else’s property. And how Democrats cater to their needs but not those who are actually paying the taxes.
Wall is sooo stupid
Put $ into drones and manpower
Quit wasting our tax $ with your wall ego
President Trump should secure our border against all enemies foreign and domestic per his oath of office , whether with the National gaurd , more Border patrol officers , a wall or all three. Whatever it takes to protect the citizens of this the United States of America !!!!
I am all for the military keeping illegals out! And why don’t the dreamers just become legal citizens??
If construction on the wall put Americans that are out of work back in the work force that would be worth the taxpayers paying for it.but I believe the cost they are projecting is a bit high. I’m sure there are american companies that would be willing to donate materials (tax write off)all President Trump needs to do is ask. A strong military presence would be necessary to protect the workers. Our Texas boarder is a rough place.
Yes, the Defense Department needs to defend our homeland. It would probably be done better with federally reimbursed State Guard units, but that is a political/military decision to be left to the experts is Austin and D.C. Our National Guard might be needed to close the eastern California border to protect the rest of us.
Until Congress learns to work with President Trump, instead of against him. We will have to handle the situation the best we can. I think it was called for to use our Nat’l Guard on our southern border. I know it will be tough to get our military back to optimum fighting condition after the mess Obama put our country in, but I fill that our southern boarder is part of out Nat’l Security and some of the funding should come from the military.
I think it is an asinine idea. We have so many needs that are not being met for our own citizens. A wall will only cost more billions and make other needs unable to be fulfilled. National Guare: I don’t know.
The wall is a massive expense with doubtful return on investment. USgovt is already massively indebted. We the people are massively indebted because our elected officials can’t focus. Do we truly need a wall? Who benefits from the cost of the wall? What could that money be spent on? Health care? Roads n bridges? ? ? ?
No more debt. Pay down the debts we have at a doable pace. Make basic and preventable health care available. Repair and replace the bridges and roads and needed infrastructure. Properly fund education and support teachers. Never leave our military with out what they need to do what is needed. And have the discretion, statesmanship and accountability to not put them in harm’s way needlessly.
Trump’s idea to secure the Mexico border with a military presence is spot on. Great idea. It’s a proven fact when the Us Military & Border Patrol & ICE collaborate the number of illegals & drug smuggling substantially drops.
It is absolutely justified. It’s worked in the past & it will work again.
As an AZ resident I’m intimately aware of the issues, the strain on our state budget, criminal & gang violence, increased prison system costs, danger to the general public & law enforcement who have to deal with the rise in crime & lawlessness.
Yea. Send the troops to the border
Even if cost 30 billion itMUST be built ay almost any cost . Not having a,secure border is costing us more . Illegal drugs,guns , dirty bombs ect . Are threats that are going to continue
We finally have a president who is looking out for all Americans, regardless of race, color, etc. as well as looking out for U.S. on global positions. We pray for him because of corrupt opposition within his GOP party, Justice units, his administration, and foreign countries. They seem to want the “swamp”, We are special. We are the U.S.A. Thank You President Trump & family.
Trump’s solutions have been tried before and are only partially and temporarily effective. A lot of money for very little return. Nafta is creating jobs in Mexico and fewer are coming. The desperate from Central America is the problem. Also, the Mexican labor force that is here now acts as a huge subsidy for the American Economy. Most of those pay taxes, but can’t qualify for the benefits. The danger of deportation is real keeping fraud to the status of a minor issue. Mexicans have been coming across the border for over 100 years and it has never become a national security emergency except in the minds of politician who want to exploit it and need a scapegoat.
The drug issue would not exist were it not for the American market. That problem is here in America. Can’t we find a way to shut it down? So long as there is a demand, supply will come from somewhere. Shut down the demand.
The Central American problem can most efficiently and economically be dealt with at the Source. There are mutually beneficial programs that could be launched that would make it more attractive and hopeful to stay there rather than coming toward America in desperation.
it’s about time!!! mexico should be paying for the wall!!! for every person mexico lets cross the boarder illeagaly, they should pay the us $100,000 to help relocate that person!!!1 we need the wall!!1 we need to secure the boarder!!!1
I like your thinking Mike. Good luck getting anyone in Mexico to agree.
Send the troops!
Send the troops
I agree with the presidents actions. All of them, especially the Mexican wall.
And yes of course I think using the military at the border is appropriate and needed after all the carelessness of the democrats and to some extent republicans have weakened our security to this point.
Yes I think a wall is important for our national security. But earlier I read about solar companies wanting to build it and use it to produce energy. That is what I would like to see happen.
WITH NO WALL IN PLACE YET, TRUMP PLANS TO SEND NATIONAL GUARD TO MEXICO BORDER.
YES
Yes!! A country needs to secure its borders or it is not a country. I’m a Californian and I want to see our borders secure and illegal immigration halted.
Trump should send troops to the border and leave them there until a wall is built
Put troops along border along with wall.
Yes, I agree with Trump to do what ever has to be done to secure our borders. Congress should be supporting him in every way instead of blocking his actions.
POSITIVELY
My question is this, what if anything will the Guard be allowed to do? Detain, shoot if the illegals ignore them. For the Guard to be taken seriously they would have to be perceived as a force to be reckoned with. If someone gets killed, the populace will protest and demand that deadly force must stop.
Nope, they will shoot if not complied with. Remember Kent State? Oh, sorry, that is not a good example. But, Yes, they will shoot.
My confidence in Pres. Trump is strong. Please get out of his way and let him govern according to the dictates of his conscience.
Yes, a strong military presence at our boarder
would be a good start. China would not be having
this discussion and Mexico’s laws are very clear.
It is time to clarify our immigration laws!!
Build the wall regardless who pays, I live in Texas and I know how bad it’s getting.
Let Them Guard our USA! Isn’t “guarding” USA & citizens what the National Guard & Military exist & get trained & paid to do? As a Texan, I for one would appreciate it. Also, makes sense put soldiers to work serving some time building the wall, many work as carpenters & builders when deployed overseas. Beats hanging around the bases waiting for deployment & usefulness. Considering the amount of $$$ we’re spending on immigrants, it wouldn’t take many years for wall to pay for itself. We never knew quite where trillions disappeared to during O’Bama, so knowing what our $$ is actually accomplishing is a relief. Let’s boot up & get-er done!
We need a secure southern and northern borders no matter what it takes, if the Senate and House would stop wasting money the money would be there for the wall.
build the wall and support it with troops
Build the wall…now! Use our military until the wall is finished, at least.
Send the guard to the border for temporary relief,but build the wall as promised.
I support our military at the border to enforce laws already on the books. Not only to deter illegal immigration, but, the prevention, of drugs and weapons too. Look at it this way for funding. Pay now, up front, or every year forever.
I think Trump is out of his mind. This country cannot afford either a wall (and they don’t work, look at Berlin) or a large enough military presence to be effective. Plus, the entire concept is appalling and very un-American!
I back President Trump 100%
Build the wall!
Secure our borders PERIOD ………..
Get rid of all illegals , Including Oboma…….
A presence at the southern border is better than no presence at all.
I approve of the President’s actions and would have him fund the border wall in anyway possible. I would suggest, if California doesn’t want the wall we should cut funding for their sanctuary cities and use the money to wall in the state of California.
No we don’t need it now
When, Tamara? It is already very late and we are over burdened.
Im in back of our President 100 percent, he sees what is happening and is trying to protect us.For this we should we should be with him. Im sincerely saying let them in ARE long as they are legal, have aplace to work and live and pay for their insurance as I do and im 78 years young.
God Bless our President Trump!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I firmly believe in a secure border . America needs to do whatever it takes including new stringent laws to keep America safe at our borders. I think they should be shot instead of catch and release.That would surely change the way people think of coming into our country illegally across any border.
I think that the wall is a total waste of money especially since so many other things need to be addressed….like poor teacher pay, infrastructure, social security, health care…and the list goes on.
I think we should be stopping the flow of immigrants imedeantly with our troops until a wall and laws can be put in place to stop them.
i agree with trump. we have to stick with him.
he is all we got.
Let’s do WHATEVER it takes to secure our borders. President Trump is right! I am not against people wanting to come to our country; however, do it the RIGHT way. NO MORE ILLEGSL ALIENS.
None of the major attacks on our security have come from south of the border! Most have been either immigrants as children or home-grown first generation Americans from other countries! The folks from south of the border just want a safe place to live due to extreme political unrest in their home countries!
Trump is a racist a**h013., and he makes no attempt to hide it!
If congress won’t fund a wall I think using the military is a temporary solution. The only way to force Mexico to keep them from allowing the migration is to stop them from entering the US and they have to deal with the immigrants.
Should have been done long ago!
Absolutely! It is a national security issue.
We need to defend our boarders from this invasion, The left doesn’t want the wall so the guard it will be.
Illegal border crossings are at an all time low. The “caravan” trump spoke of consists of people trying to escape death from thugs in their own countrys, and under other less hostile administrations would have been eligible for asylum. The billions of $’s for the wall would be better spent on our crumbling infrastructure before people start to die. Also we need to maintain our vital social programs so children do not go to bed hungery, and seniors do not have to choose between food or life saving
medication. Maybe if the tax cuts had not favored the 1% so much there might have been money for the wall.
Sending troops to help the Border Patrol should have been long ago. They also need live ammunition, as the ones crossing will have guns as well as other “not-so-dangerous” items. If they knew they would be up against live ammo, they may think twice.
Stopping an Illegal Invasion of immigrants is not only ethical, it is mandated to protect our country.
Troops on the border are justified under the current 22 assignments of the Home Land Security Dept. Assisting imigration Border Patrols, registration of Illegals are all mandated. Not a new thing President Trump is doing, Bush, Obama also did the same, but not to the extend we needed to do. President Trump is absolutely within the law. 100% support our President.
Since the budget didn’t include money for the wall he is using the military, for which he did receive funds, to police the border. One way or the other we have to stop the ilegals entering the U.S.
Seems like a lot of $ for a wall. I hope it’s built of adamantium or something
A wall to secure our southern border is long over due. We will pay for it but use a Mexican labor force to build. Those that would work hard and be reliable maybe offer the chance to become legal citizens of The United State of America.
I am all for a wall and end of catch and reales
I will be glad to contribute to the fund
Yes
Our Creator placed the Native Americans here in America. They were here before Trump’s people were here. Did Donald Trump ask the Native Americans if it was ok to prevent Mexicans from entering what is originally their country?
They were tribal people. Thinking very locally. Yes this is an appealing alternative thought. However it just doesn’t work today. We built this nation and we own it, sorry. It may not have been done fairly, but it is where we are now. I agree we do owe reparations to our Native Americans. We owe nothing to Mexico or the rest of the world. In fact and accountability they mostly owe us. We paid for all of it.
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If we just militirise all our borders what is the payback is trading freedom for security worthwhile
Get er done. He should do what needs to be done wether congress likes it or not. I for one am tired of giving my money away to none U.S.A. citizens by our congress. President Trump needs to stop that all so.
I am positive d.T. requires mental help and my research finds this level of sickness is beyond to days med’s . The action’s of d.t. cry out for his remaining life be in isolation of humanity. Donald Trump is a MENACE to WORLD HUMANITY!!
YES we need a STRONG wall, and if military presence helps, then do it. Why should our military be protecting around the world when our country needs to be secure. Israel has one, the Vatican has one, Pelosi has one!! As a nation it is a right to secure our borders.
He should send the Guard troops and also utilize military helicopters to aid in spotting illegal border crossings.
I think our president must do what he sees as keeping a promise to us regarding border security. National Guard troops are much better deployed protecting our own borders than sent to other countries.
YES!! Build the wall. YESS!! Post the National Guard and any military personnel that are available. I will personally donate $100 to help finance the wall if CONGRESS will not get off it’s butt and do it. I bet other Americans will also help.
The national guard should be stationed on the border and keep the illegals from crossing our borders.
Great job Mr. President!!! Thank you for doing what Rino republicans and communist democrats are trying to keep from happening–keeping the sovereignty of our Nation intact.
President Trump has been required to act because Congress will not do the job they were elected to do. “We the people” should remove every member of Congress and replace them with Patriots who will honor their oath of office to protect and defend the Constitution of the U.S. Congress makes laws in the U.S. but they don’t want to always abide bye them. If they don’t like the laws, they have the power to change the law. No one else in America has the power to change the law. If they get to decide which laws they choose to enforce, how does anyone have to follow the law? They won’t change the law because they might not get re-elected, and getting re-elected is the highest priority of most every member of Congress. It is time to throw the bums out, then demand that members of Congress have term limits. Then, the can serve and do what is best for the U.S. public, not what is best for them.
Yep , your right Dale. Term limits.
I think the military should protect our borders until the wall can be built. If the government has to continue to pay for the military at the border, then may be the liberals will be more willing to fund the wall. Because we NEED the wall and in the long run the wall will be cheaper to fund than a continual military presence.
Good job Mr. President!!! Thank you for doing what any responsible leader would do when faced with keeping our sovereignty intact.
I don’t think troops are needed for the border at this time. This is a political action. The wall is another political action. Rather than a wall we need to address the immigrant situation differently The
money for the wall could be used to help our people and programs that are greatly needed.
Immigrants help our country. They do jobs that are needed, as in agriculture, that no one wants to do here.
I don’t think troops are needed for the border at this time. I don’t think a wall does any good. We need to address the immigrant problem differently. That money could be used to help our people and programs that are greatly needed.
Immigrants help our country. They do jobs others here don’t want. Our agriculture depends upon them.
BOTH BOARDERS SHOULD BE PROTECTED,AT ALL COSTS. IF YOU CHECK YOUR HISTORY THE PIOLTS FOR 9/11 CAME IN FROM OUR NORTHERN BOARDER. BUT THEN AGAIN OUR LIBERAL TREE HUGGERS WILL NEVER LET IT HAPPEN. THEY WILL ACT JUST LIKE THEY DID TO THE WAR IN R.V.N.
I believe in securing our borders and vetting people who want to enter legally.
I have yet to hear anyone come up with the figures of how much money every illegal immigrant is costing us. What are we giving away in social services, education and health care? Not to mention increases in drug crimes. What is the toll that has had on families? The increase of our young people becoming addicted to drugs that has flooded our communities. The cost of lost productivity and what it has cost to incarcerate these victims. Not to mention the cos of incarcerating illegals for their crimes. I am sure if these figures were all added up the cost of the wall will be a good investment.
Also why do we fund the protection of other countries borders such as Syria and can’t afford to protect our own. That doesn’t make sense.
What would Mexico do if a thousand Americans with the sole purpose of illegally entering their country, to take advantage of their social programs and resources? But we have millions here!!!! This is not fair to Americans, our children and grandchildren could very well end up homeless in their own country.
This is unacceptable!!!! I stand behind everyone and our President, who wants to protect our country.
What would Mexico do if the tables were turned?
Well, Deborah I have heard from people who do have the “figures” and they say the money spent on illegal immigrants and their issues if stopped could pay for the wall by the money it would save.
We should absolutely stop the flow of ILLEGALS from crossing our border. To do as little as we have, sends a very bad message to the rest of the world. We are strong and the rest of the world NEEDS to know that !! This has gone on long enough and is not acceptable.
Since congress will not support our president and our borders continue to be breached, Pres. Trump should use our armed forces to secure our borders.
We want immigrants who enter the US legally and not drug pushers, felons and undesirables who are entering, not to improve their living conditions but to ruin lives with drugs, etc. secure our border and welcome true immigrants who enter legally.
U.S. troops must be deployed to seal the U.S. / Mexico border now, before advancing hordes of illegals finally realize that the border wall is a fait acompli and they decide to make one last desperate attempt at an illegal border crossing while they still have a chance. The wall should have been finished decades ago. Our sovereign Republic must defend its borders in order to remain free. If we do not, our elections will become useless as more and more illegals vote and dilute the true will of the American people. Build the U.S./ Mexico border wall now. Build the U.S. / Canadian border wall next as the exact same problem exists up there as well with the crossing of illegal eastern Europeans.
A necessary move to control our borders. No border, no sovereignty. Vet who is allowed to come in, and welcome those who have something to offer (skills, education), and want to integrate into our society.
Border wall, absolute necessity. USA OVERTAXED,NOW WITH ILLEGALS. VETERANS HOMELESS AND STARVING. DO WHATEVER IT TAKES. DOOMED OTHERWISE.
The presence of troops are a good thing. Should have been done long ago. Can’t imagine how many terrorists walk across our border every year.
I believe the National Guard units as well as reserve units are required to performe 2 weeks active duty a year? They could perform there active duty requirement along the border.
Build the wall anyway you can!
I would much prefer he use the money to fund schools and infrastructure. I think he creates fear based scenarios to get what he wants. Food crops can not be harvested without people willing to do the hard work. He is creating more problems than he is solving.
I think it’s the smartest thing that has been done yet. I cross the border several times a year and when Obama was in charge the border guards told me they were not allowed to stop illegals from entering the country. They said they felt useless. I think now the National Guard should be stopping them – If they continue to sneak across, use the AR15’s they take away from the drug cartels to enforce the fact that we don’t want them over here. I think a few dead illegals should prove the point. Our country has too many people in it already, especially since we have been importing Africans, Syrians, etc. Rather than accepting immigrants who want to contribute to the health of our country, the immigrants now are sucking our resources dry with no end in sight. I see it with my own eyes every day and it needs to end immediately. My neighbor had to come into the country legally and she said if she could do it, everyone else should do it legally also. I may be harsh but I’m a pragmatist also!
As a retired veteran, I believe that the U.S. SHOULD send troops to protect our borders and the LEGAL citizens of this country. Other countries protect their borders from invaders and such, then we must do the same!
Yes send our troops. I’m retired Army and Hispanic.
Yes, the border wall is necessary big time as well as updated legislation regarding entry into our country.
I think it is about time we pit the National Guard on our Southern border. It is the only way we can keep
out the illegals until the wall is built.
All for using military to secure our borders. The protection of the constitution and this nation is their job.
YES, President Trump should send the National Guard to the border. A Wall is needed and the President needs the support of every American.
No I do not think that there should be US military at the Mexico boarder. I am not sure why there is so much hype all of the sudden about the security of just the Mexican boarder as apposed to so may other threats these days. Wouldn’t that money be better spent working on problems that currently exist inside the US such as real healthcare funded by the government that is free for all citizens. This exists in other countries including Canada so why is it not available for us. Also we send solders to war to defend our freedoms and safety, but we have very limited respect for our Vets. When they come home mental or physically wounded and have no health care or very little from their local VA that has very limited funding, many of them end up mistreated, under-treated, or homeless on the streets begging for money and not having their needs met! That is where I think the money should go that would be used to have the Mexican border guarded by our US solders.
Yes, absolutely. our courageous President definately needs to send National Guardsmen to the border to protect the U.S. Another one of Trump’s brilliant ideas and actions!!!!
I totally suppirt this President.
We are all descendants of immigrants. Drop the whole thing! Wall, national guard etc.
Yes, legal immigrants that went through the process legally.
Mr President,
Thank you for putting America first! Use the military to secure the nation’s borders. Build a wall, that will help slow down the invaders immediately.
And a wall will also give more time for the invaders to be intercepted. Re-elect Trump 2020!
Protect our border- Since congress wont act I am proud that President Trump sent troops to help with border security. It is insane not to push for immigration controls – very disapointed with congressional obstruction – especially the RINO’s that campaigned on conservatism, only to join the establishment & Dems block Trump’s agenda.
The problem with the people running the asylum is our elected officials are nothing more than pimps and prostitutes! To many are bought and paid for and have cheapened the legal law abiding status of us citizens. Forced diversity creates adversity, and the country is broken.
Is it legal to have military dispersed on US soil.
National Guard, yes.
Yes,president should send the troops to protect our borders,we need to protect America from terrorest that plan to sneak in to destroy our great country.President Trump is doing everything he can to protect us and I back him enterly for his great service he is doing🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Yes and probably not
Yes the military will relieve pressure on the CBP. It is a bandaid measure. The next Pres. May not continue that action and we’re back to square one. We need a secure border. Arm the military and put them on the border not in support positions. This is not unconstitutional because the people crossing aren’t Americans.
IT IS WAY PAST TIME FOR USA TO RIGHTLY SECURE OUR NATIONAL BORDERS…DEPORT “ALL” ILLEGAL INVADERS DESTROYING OUR SCHOOLS, & HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS & ILLEGALLY VOTING IN “EVERY” ELECTION CYCLE
Yes, he definitely should and deport the criminal aliens
I am all for protecting our borders with military forces. This should have been done years ago because our worthless Congress will not take action
Obama made it MUCH worse by sissyifying our reactions . I am glad he is out of office !!
If Thrump would stay at the white house instead of golfing every weekend at the cost of taxes payers He might have he dumb wall, by the way the money spent goes in to he pockets..
YES SEND TROOPS TO THE BORDER AND MINE THE AREA WITH CLAYMOORES AND BOUNCING BETTYS
Make the illegal immigrants working here in the U.S. to pay for the cost of building the border wall. Once done, sending them back.
Dems and RINOs must be replaced in November. If Republicans lose Congress, political disaster happens. Nothing will change until Congress changes the laws–Trump’s hands are tied behind his back.
We need the wall but the National Guard is better then nothing. One of biggest problems people assume illegals means Mexicans or Central America, wrong it includes Muslims, terrorists, people who want to destroy our way of life. Their are people who want to destroy our way of life period. They will use trucks, cars, bombs, and guns. If we don’t stop the illegals from coming into our country we will suffer Europe’s fate.
The wall is a must but the greed of contractors shall not build it and the blatant corruption of our now in place border patrol must be cleaned out this festering problem runs through its ranks top to bottom as far in as it was when lee Bacca was the sheriff of LA COUNTY hundreds of miles from the border LA is a sanctuary city for the constant flux of in and out crossing of our southern border California’s state gov has become derelict of duty for
What we the people hired them todo through the voting process their special interest minions have made them rich off backs of hard working patriot Americans who still hold hope that their dream of this great country can will come true I too thought this but lost this dream until WE THE PEOPLE saw a man that was a people’s president and WE hired him and stand by him but the corruption runs deep and the trash has yet to be taken out of our states gov and put into its place an employee that must do the job of his office or be fired and that job is to do the bidding of the majority voted period it’s time for people to realize who works for who WE THE PEOPLE are the CEOs of this country that’s the way our FOREFATHERS put it down in writing that’s why the second amendment is their so our gov dose not follow in the foot steps of the likes of HITLER and CLINTON &OBAMA and They’re still in place corrupt minions that want this country’s constitution destroyed ……over my dead body it will take them to gain this as a patriot the love of MY COUNTRY will not be turned over to the fascist and deceitful they want my rights they can pry them from my cold dead fingers
Definitely needed. Support our President & help him make our country safe. Send the National Guard. At least they will be here within our borders & not somewhere they are hated for being American🇺🇸.
If we would have stopped the invasion of illegals when Obama was president we would had the money we spent on houseing, food, Healthcare, ect to build the wall. I do wish someone who has the knowledge to figure out what we spend a year taking care of illegals and make it known to everybody. It would properly be more than the cost of the wall. Also it would do away with replacements of the USA citizens.
I truly believe the military presence is justified! We cannot simply absorb more people into our broken financial system!! Those crossing are not even “vetted”! Crime rates are escalating and criminals keep returning! Try living in a border state and see how safe you feel!
Mr. President,
Please DO WHATEVER IS NECESSARY to keep illegal aliens out of our country, whether they are coming from Mexico or anywhere else.
I feel the wall being built is way over due to being done.
Our borders NEED to be secured from ALL illegal entry.
Our security is 1st.
Bravo! Without ANY help from his own Republican Party Our President is fulfilling EVERY promise made to the American public.. a rarity in politics. American safety is one of his priorities & God Bless him for that.
Yes the wall should be built and as soon as possible. He won the election because in part by saying he was going to do just that. The democrats are as we all know fighting him in all he is trying to do. We have to put a stop to illegals coming into the country. The democrats want them here in order to get their votes, this is not right for the citizens of this country. illegals do not have any rights to do anything, they need to become citizens of this country. I know some will not agree with me, that is the American way.
I believe and trust TRUMP. We MUST do everything possible to STOP the influx of aliens and drugs. Trump and VOTERS NEED to clean house in DC. Sixty five years ago history teachers said we need to REPLACE all congressman EVERY THIRD TERM at the voting box.
The “wall” is an absurd idea. The influx of immigrants from Mexico has never been LOWER. Sending the National Guard is an illegal use of these soldiers. He is using this issue to deflect the nation’s attention away from actual problems & is trying to use precious money better spent on actual needs… our veterans, to start!
President Trump should definitely get the Wall on the Mexican border built as soon as possible!!
Drugs are entering our country which are addictive and deadly to our residents-
I support the President’s plan to place our military with weapons drawn at the border to not allow any illegals to enter the U.S.
It’s interesting that your article didn’t mention that Trump promised that Mexico would pay for the border wall, and that was, I think, a large part of its appeal. I don’t think we need a border wall, as most illegal immigrants come by plane and just overstay their legal visas, and actually, illegal immigration has been declining for years. And the border wall could cost more like $100 billion by independent estimates (not people in Trump’s administration.) I also don’t like the wall because it would hamper migration of butterflies, like the beautiful Monarch, and also be harmful to many other species of wildlife. It’s just not a very good solution to our immigration problems. Sending the National Guard doesn’t seem wise, either, without a more coherent plan for just what they’ll do and how long they would stay. Would they shoot people for crossing the border? It’s not supposed to be a crime deserving the death penalty. So overall, I’d say no to the wall, and no to the National Guard being sent to the border.
Barb, where do you get your statistics from that most illegal immigrants come in by plane? Certainly not from our southern border country. In any event no 30 foot wall will stop butterflies. They will float over it with a slight breeze of wind. Notice the lift created on mountain ridges. Hang gliders and para gliders do it all the time. We can figure out the other hampered wildlife problems after we stop the burden created by illegal immigrants. Yes, the National Guard will shoot if not complied with. So do police. Pay attention to the guy in uniform giving orders. Argue with the judge later.
Yes we need the wall!!! We need immigration laws on the books enforced. A native of Southern California I am disgusted with being in a “Sanctuary” state. We are making plans to leave as we have no rights here. Everyone else comes first, they are put ahead of us even though they do not pay to support the state. I understand there are hard working immigrants who have led very productive lives here and done immigration the right way. They too are being affected by all the others coming in illegally.
I think the wall should be built, in fact I wish it was already done! We voted for Trump “on purpose”, I would like to see Congress and the legislature get out of his way so he can get things done!!!
. . . what was it grandma used to say? . . .oh yes . . .nothing ventured, nothing gained . . so why not give it a shot! . . . it will either work or not . . . better than a bridge to no where, or some of the ideas some of those state reps. have pushed through . . . thank you Mr. President . . . .
TAX the Money that Illegals send Out of the United States everyday to support people in their real home countries. They should help fund building the wall needed to keep more illegals out.
the cost could be cut quite a bit if the constitutional rights to use prisoners to build the wall it is called slave labor which was outlawed when the slaves were freed but if you are a felony prisoner it is still ok to pay slave wages according to the constitution
This is a start but how to *really* end this illegal flow is 1. Punish employers who hire illegals with steep fines. 2. Stop coddling illegals with things like welfare and financial aid and having legal people having to press 1 for English
Send them troops. We need protection.
Got to do WHATEVER it takes B4 Anericans are the minority!
The National Guard would be better than the “wall”.
But the real answer has to come from negotiations of some sort with the Mexican Govt. and closing down, nicely, if that is possible with our govt., the sanctuary cities.
My children and my children’s children will never be able to provide for themselves if every job is taken and every dime I pay in taxes goes to illegals who want handouts and politicians who want raises every time the Sun comes up. Every person who comes to America and does not become a legal citizen within ten months must be deported. No green cards.
Only if there is no other way of controlling the and the laws of our country. And a threat to our country security.
The flow of immigrants is at its lowest. This wall won’t keep illegals who want to come in, out. We don’t need to send the Natl. Guard we already have border patrol. It’s already very difficult for illegals to get in our country evidenced by our rising food costs because there’s a shortage of workers to harvest our crops. Americans won’t do this kind of work. We should be glad people would come here and harvest our food supply. I’ve noticed food prices going up anywhere from 50 cents to 2 dollars per item since the number of field workers has shrunk. We have all these people screaming keep these people out well they can just watch as produce and food prices continue to rise and putting food on the table becomes difficult. This also applies to slaughter houses, again Americans won’t do this kind of work. Some have had to shut down. I don’t want to eat chicken that has been raised in our country, shipped to China for processing and then shipped back here. They have an abysmal track record in food safety.
I feel that all federal agencies need to protect America, they need to work together. I feel that the wall is a part of that system. I agree with Trump, our Military is a resource that must be used.
It is a BIG YES, we need much better plan and a much better ” do it ” instead of talk talk talk, like it has been for to many years. Trump is no Angel, but that is not why I voted for him, I want things to get done and done right now.
Yes! WE should build a wall Mexico has a wall on their southern border, but they let people thru to go to the USA. adding to the Mexicans that are already headed to the USA because they know the American border is easy to cross, adding to the problem that we already have.
Send the military and build the wall!!!!
I believe a military presence would help secure our southern borders. . However, I do not believe thew National Guard is the answer. I believe we need full time military presence as they are better trained and are current on dealing
with a crisis situation. In other words regular Army, Marines, on our borders rather sending them to foreign countries that really do not want us there. This is our border not the border of foreign nations..
Yes the President is right and a military stance is justified
Better OUR military on OUR border than policing some far-flung outposts around the world.
Yes, troops should be sent to the wall. Let them enter legally, if they want to come here.
I’m tired of working hard, barely making it, getting no help or breaks, and having to pay for illegals who enter our country.
As working middle class American, I should be living comfortably, not paycheck to paycheck,
Other countries do not let illegals enter their country, like we do. We are too soft!!
Send the troops! Build the wall!!!
Thanks.
No one here in TX wants the wall, nor do we think it would work. Too much farmland & huge spaces to get equipment in & out that people can still get through. Also, there re many family businesses ON the Rio Grande including restaurants, golf courses, homes & farms. The migration from the Honduras is filtering in & Catholic Charities in Mcallen is asking for volunteers to help with this enormous number of people. They are families with young children escaping from persecution. It’s a mess. Trump representatives were here and did not listen to one thing that was said about local concerns for this wall. He is only interested in what he promised in his campaign for presidency come hell or high water. The government might learn something if they listened to the Mexican-bordering states. Sending military (National Guard or Reserves) is certainly an option for 2-3 weeks at a time to fulfill their annual training.
Of course it is a good idea to send the military. Our own people have been stabbing us in the back in California. This needs to stop, even if we have to let California leave the United States. Our laws must be tougher, and those who break them must be punished.
We electe President Trump to het results! If Rinos and democrats would stop trying to stop him. We need a new Congress one that works together with our President! He will be relected!
Protect our border!
Troops should act as spotters and support only and avoid any martial law activities. Large sections of the wall should be electronic .
This country is a country of emigrants. All of us came from some place else. Even the native Americans are emigrants, We were the only place where people can come to make a better life for themselves. They have helped this country to greatness not hurt it. We must help not hinder them, they do work that we don’t want to do.
Hell yes, what’s the hold up?
Send the National Guard to the border and get the wall built.
Our borders should be protected from all foreign invaders. It is not just about keeping the Mexicans out. We put fences up around our yards for overall security of our property and safety for our families. We do this not to keep a particular group out, but all unauthorized out. As for using the National Guard, that is one of their functions as to be used for the protection of it’s state’s citizens and our country.
I agree with Pres. Trump, we need a wall and military protection. Definitely fix the loopholes.
US economy has depended historically on the labor Mexico provides. The fence messes up the flow of wildlife, some of it fragile. No way there should be a fence, let alone the bozos that will man it.
Your the bozo. The illegal immigrants ruined our economy. Took away our good skilled labor jobs like carpentry, masons, drywallers, painters etc. Yes we use migrant labor to harvest our crops but then they get tired of doing that and take our other jobs. I am fine with a regulated legal immigration or green card process. Just not the overwhelming load on our system unpaid for. No contribution, no work. Get out.
Our jobs were not “taken” by illegal immigrants. The jobs were given to them by unethical Americans who violate the law and hire illegal immigrants. This includes Donald Trump, who has hired illegal immigrants. It also includes the president of Tyson chicken, who sent recruiters to Mexico to illegally bring immigrants to work in Tyson processing plants. It includes the head of any construction company who hired illegal immigrants. The US economy was “ruined” by Americans, violating US laws.
What we need to do to help pay for this much needed wall is to stop all financial aid as well as any other aid to Mexico. As long as Mexico is unwilling to do anything to stop the influx of their people as well as illegal aliens that are passing through their boarders the U.S. must stop all aid.
Yes build the wall. Have will not had enough drugs and illegal aliens, coming in to our country.
Sirs,
Since I live in the area I think anything that can be done to help secure our border, ON THE BORDER, is a step in the right direction. Being former military and a patriot, it bothers me to no end to have our elected officials set up their 60 mile border zone and let all this illegal activity continue to happen since it is within “the zone”. All of my neighbors have been broken into, ALL of our federal parks have warning signs about watching out for illegal activity… and we spend billions of dollars on so called border security. I am fed up with it. So if stationing some real troops on the border stops this, then so be it.
Totally agree and they should be locked and loaded!
Sending troops to the border is a large waste of money. Money that the Government does not have. Building the wall is also a stupid idea. The Government should use that money to update the country’s infrastructure.
Not only the National Guard, the entire nation should protect our sovereignty.
absolutely build the WALL it will save us money in the long run by greatly reducing the amount of illegal drugs crossing the border, greatly reducing the illegal human trafficking that occurs. keep up the great work President Trump!!
Yes, we need military at our southern border, but not reserve units. Active forces such as Army and Marines. AFter new recruits finish their basic training they could serve 4 months at the border. While stationed at the border our troops would take a Spanish language course.
Since those seeking illegal entry are criminals the rules of engagement could include firing rubber bullets at any that are on our side of the border that resist arrest. This would be part of the new legislation to stop entry.
Rubber bullets? And then a trampoline or perhaps a slingshot to send them back?
The cost of the wall is so much more than just building it. The medical and legal costs are out of sight not to mention what this country is spending by each state.
We need to do something about the problem and if the clowns in Washington won’t do it then this should get the message across.
I’m not a Conservative, but I believe that illegal immigration is a real threat to our national security and that drugs are ruining our society. The National Guard is definitely needed at the Mexican border and I hope that this works to stem the flow of drugs.
What do I think? You probably won’t like it, but I think Trump is a pathological, narcissistic MORON who believes that when he was elected president, he was elected KING. He and his cabinet are the MOST CORRUPT in U.S. history, and any of you that believe otherwise have been drinking the Kool-Aid he has been passing out. EVERY WORD out of his mouth is a self-serving LIE. HE is the “father of fake news” and is taking the country down a swift and sure road to hell. He is DESTROYING the environment, putting our and future generations’ LIVES AT RISK with the dismantling of the EPA and the regulations that protect our air, water and land, And these issues are only the tip of the iceberg. His stupidity and childish actions prove day after day how UNQUALIFIED he is to hold the (formerly) honored position of President of the United States. We are now a laughing stock in the world, and our (former) allies don’t trust us. Can you blame them? Trump is one SICK PUPPY, and NO, I do not agree with his use of National Guard at the Mexican border. DUMB. UNNECESSARY. WASTE OF TAXPAYER MONEY. Trump is a WASTE OF OXYGEN, and until he is GONE, we will continue to be seen as the armpit of the world. He should RESIGN and go live in Russia with his good buddy Putin.
Lois, your the one drinking the Kool-Aid. Listening to the mass media propaganda.
He needs to focus on his lunch menu and leave important matters to the few qualified individuals, if any, that he has left in the White House.
Yes, we should send the National Guard to the border. Why? We need military presence. People with the right paperwork my come through to our country, in the correct manner but those without the proper papers must be kept out!
We need wall it will pay for itself in the savings from the Cost in illegal immigrants crossing and schools hospitals social services in law Enforcement I don’t really care where the money comes from we just need the wall built last year I’ll be happy to donate
Yes! Send the troops ! Build the wall ! Fences make good neighbors ,and a nation with no border is not a nation . All cliches – all true nonetheless .
I believe the wall should be built and do not skimp on the money or materials to build it. I would like to see one built that could monitor and defend it.
you bet they and trump should build the wall , I don’t care how it gets done just do it……….
This is a total waste of taxpayer money.
Bonnie, so you would rather waste the tax money on the illegal immigrants welfare?
To be a sovereign nation, we need to secure our borders using whatever means are necessary. Yes. I support President Trump’s efforts.
I am behind our great President Trump, I am so glad he’s doing something, he has no help from our legislative branchs , god be with him.
i m a disabled veteran 100!percent total and permanent and im a woman with a college degree and am divorced and deaf and voted for trump! i want the wall and military support now! the cost of american lives should not be put above the cost of our protection! trump is our rightful president and fbi doj and the clintons all belong in jail!
We must do more. Doing nothing is just not acceptable. We are being over run and the financial tag only continues to mount on the taxpayers. I’ve personally had enough. The Democrats have no intention of helping and never did. We must bond together and stand firm.
Add a coment, that no doubt the Gov. will never see!!! Within the last roughly 6 months 3 houses have been filled with Mexicans that don’t speak English, across the street and 2 houses down from me. At midnight they are playing Mexican music and speeking Mexican over and above their music as loud as they can. I’ve lived here in my house for roughly 30 years and never before have had this problem. It is obviously that their is more then one family living in these houses. It is time that you build a wall!!! And QUITE giveving them our tax money! AND DEPORT THE ILLEAGALS!!! We do not have a problem with legals, that have become American citizens. JUST DO SOMETHING about all these illegals ! You keep giving free money to; that you don’t even take care of American citizens with!!
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Since the US created the situation in Honduras that has led to the fleeing people seeking asylum, I’d say the real solution is to stop “regime change” in South American countries to benefit American corporations.
yes, I think military presence is accounted for at the border. The liberals have fought President Trump on everything. lets give the guy a chance to do his job and take care of business.
Why complain about the costs to send troops? If we do nothing, does it get better? NO! It is past time to take action. We have become lazy and incompetent as a nation if we let this continue doing nothing. So far, our inaction has been shameful. Be thankful we’ve got a leader who is willing and able to get the job done; and quit complaining! Chuck Adkins
National Guard, Patriots, whatever it takes to repel an invasion.
Definitely, yes!!! To the wall NOW!!!! Not tomorrow, next week, month or year. This country is turning into a 3rd world country faster than any other time in history. What is wrong with our Congressional leaders? They’re a bunch of greedy scavengers out for their own lifestyles who don’t care about the people who were born here or what happens to them. Wake up and smell the roses, you creeps!!! It really is past time to drain the swamp of every one of our Congressmen and women. It’s not about you!! It’s about the people who voted you in to make sure our country remains the greatest nation on earth.
The potus said that Mexico was going to pay for the Wall ,so potus should keep his word and do as he said that he would do,after all if he wanted the tax payers to fund the wall he should have made it clear when he was giving his speech.
How do you moderate comments?
Sending military will definitely help. In regards to the wall, he should continue seeking funding but also reach out to Americans and ask for donations. Don’t know if this is legal or not but I bet he can get a big chunk of money this way as well to go towards the wall, and only the wall
Build the wall. Make it thick, make it tall. Until that’s done send our troops to protect our border. Cut off funding to any individual, city, state, or country that provides sanctuary to illegal aliens. All illegal aliens are criminals. They have violated our laws. It’s too bad that they have children here, so, keep families together and deport the whole bunch of them. They can enter our country LEGALLY.
Send the troops to help Puerto Rico, not to the border of a friendly country, please.
Secure borders are a requirement for SECURITY! What part of that do our COMRADES not understand?
I think he should use regular army forces. National guardsmen are civilians and have jobs. They would lose jobs if on active duty for extended period.
I believe the United States has more important issues than a wall on our border with Mexico. I am flabbergasted as to why President Trump seems to maintain a constant unilateral attack on many of our allies, and trading partners, attacking his own cabinet and party, while complimenting Putin and ignoring their attack on the USA political system.
I think giving ICE money to hire more agents would be more effective.
A wall will not keep the wealthy drug dealers out. We have aircraft ,submarines and tunnels This is the 21st century. If this is like the great wall of China,our national guard troops should be armed with cross-bows and smoke signal towers. C`MON!
I agree 100% with President Trump’s actions to close our borders to criminals.
We help other nations to secure their borders; it is finally time to secure our own!
Yes the wall should be built. We the taxpayers are already paying millions on illegals living here while many Americans are still struggling just to have a better life .
Agree with troops on the border but only temporary control. BUILD THE WALL SOON!!!!
It’s a no brainer…..we don’t
need more illegals here sucking
the life out of our country!!!!!
Let Trump be Trump…
Never seen the liberals trying
to take down a president, and
their own country!😳
President Trump is finally doing what should have been done by the prior administrations.
Good fences make good neighbors, at home where they belong!
Yes, we need to do whatever we can to stop the flow across our borders. We need to do it now. thanks to President Trump for at least doing something to help the problem. The Rino’s in congress have not the guts to do anything. JP
BUILD THE WALL HAVE THE GUARD SHOOT TO KILL. Charge the families for the ammo like the Chinese do!
I would pay for the wall myself if I could. I think sending the military is a good idea even sending the regular military. We need our border secure.
Sounds like a great job for the Army Corps of Engineers……..
The president’s first responsibility is to protect all Americans from foreign invaders. As commander-in-chief, he has full authority to order protective troops to any and all locations along our borders for that purpose. Just do it, and Congress should get off its duff and fully fund it’s being built. paul ryan and mitch mcconnel should be ashamed of themselves and resign in shame for not defending America, and even more so for funding planned parenthood! OUTRAGEOUS!!!
Yes President Trump needs to send troops to the border. We are a sovereign nation and have laws and they must be upheld. We also need t o have a border wall built as soon as possible. I also think that Every sanctuary city or state needs to have ALL federal money withheld. I support president Trump in everything he is doing
Of course the wall should be built ! It is expensive @ $25 billion but you failed to mention that iklegal immigration is costing us $90 billion a year ! That is a no brainer.
If you are going to report on this and other issues give the facts.
We need the national guard on the border but they do need to carry weapons to protect them selves. If every other country in the world has a wall we should to. I am tired of people coming here with out the right papers, I came from a different county but I came here legally.
Support the wall. What is National Guard good for if not used to keep the illegal immigrants it? Support President Trump. He is doing everything he can to keep us safe.
Whatever it takes. If our government would stop giving handouts ( welfare) and make them provide for themselves maybe it wouldn’t be as enticing.
If WE pay and feed them,,,,well,,,,,Hell YES.
With all the DRUGS, MS13 gang members, and ILLEGALS coming across with PROMISES from the DEMOCRATS to “take care of them” with OUR tax dollars if they VOTE for THEM (and YES they DO “vote”.. PRESIDENT TRUMP should INDEED put the Military on our Border because the DO-NOTHING “OBSTRUCTING” led by Schumer, “con-gress” REFUSES to act because it is not “politically correct” and will stop potential “NEW” Democrat voters from being “allowed” in OUR COUNTRY.
IT IS ALL ABOUT THE VOTES.
Great move. We are with you
I am and have been in complete agreement with the need to secure our borders! The wall needs to be built! Armed troops need to be on the border to physically assist with border security! These things must be done now! Congress needs to close the loop holes which allow illegals to enter and stay. The cost to social programs in the U.S. is devastating to our budget. Every dollar spent on the wall will save 3-4 times that amount in social programs! reduce the budgets of those social programs which are supporting illegals by the amount needed to build the wall! Fill the Rio Grande with “gators”…..problem solved!
Yes, but arm them.
Sending the military in to secure our border is a great idea but it is just that a great idea, it won’t work. If our National Guardsmen were allowed to do the job and enforce the border laws it would work, but they will not be allowed to do that. If I were to want to cross into Mexico illeagaly I would be arrested or shot, not so in the U.S. Our people will not be allowed to use any kind of physical force so why would anyone pay any attention to their orders to stop.
I agree with President Trump.America cannot allow foreigners to come here and do as they please. We as legal citizens have laws that we have live by and I am tired of illegals coming here and taking away the benefits to our Veterans and poor citizens of our country. I am against the ILLEGALS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The main stream media, democrats and a lot of republicans are still out of touch with the American majority. They want the voices of their agenda heard and not ours. I support President Trump 100 percent. He should have sent the military on his first day in office, however, it is happening now. This will work provided things don’t get “ugly” for the media to spread. This is an absolute justified move for our national security!!! Trump has our backs!
ENOUGH WITH THE ILLEGALS. COME THROUGH THE DOOR AND YOU WILL WELCOMED!!!
In order to fund the wall on our southern border we should take the money that we give to countries that despise us at the United Nations .
We should be training our troops on border line anyway. This would stop allot of border crossing. We have legal ways to crossing border and any one crossing without doing it lawfully, should be shot on site. President Trump is trying to protect our country and a wall is a good thing for our country to be able to stop drugs crossing border also.
The wall is necessary! Congress continues to give meager amounts needed to build the wall. SHAME on Congress! Congress support the people & our President! Provide ample funds to build the wall. Get it DONE! Stop the delay!
President Trump should use any and all methods he can to secure the Borders! It has been proven that Border enforcement works!
That wall will easily pay for itself in the cutoff of remittances to Mexico and the decline in the client load of “welfare” services. I have seen the problem first-hand, in teaching hospitals in Houston, Texas.
I support President Trumps sending National Guard troops to the Mexican border. We have to stop fooling around with this illegals issue!
If every Citizen knew what’s happened to our borders under Obama agenda. Drugs. Drug gangs. False ID, criminals., kid napping, human trafficking. God. BLESS our COUNTRY and TRUMP
hi, i’m sorta divided on dis issue.- i feel sympathetic 2 da plight of da ppl from other countries, wanting da benefits from us bonafide citizens. da trouble is da $800,000,000.00 cost 4 providing full health care and their educational needs, etc., 4 their kids every year. dat alone wudn’t be a major obstacle, but bc da U.S. is having huge economic troubles, some of those in power want 2 drastically to curtail da direly needed services 4 our own poor, seniors, vets, and disabled bonafide citizens. so, 2 lessen dis tremendous burden from increasing astronomically, it seems 2 be prudent 2 restrict as much as possible dis interminable influx of illegals [unfortunately 4 dem] from invading our country. some say dat da U.S. has a history of allowing ppl from da other nations to become new citizens of da U.S. true, but our country den wasn’t saddled w/ da tremendous financial burden of $800,000,000.00 just 4 their kids + a diminished amount 4 da adults. +, da young U.S. at dat time, as a result of allowing new citizens in, wasn’t under da duress of drastically cutting da benefits being given 2 their own citizens. so, it’s like a non sequitur reasoning on their part, but i can see their attempt @ laudable intentions. on da other hand, dis state of affairs are prompting 4 some in positions of power 2 enact drastic changes so dat da poor, seniors, vets, and disabled are cast aside in their endeavor 2 have a sustainable existence, of which we have a long history of providing. 4 ur time, thanks. aloha, uncle mike
shut down the border for 5 years
President Donald Trump is right on the mark. Why should I, a hard-working American, have to pay for criminals thieves killers to come into this country and loot the welfare system, I rest my case
Where have you been hiding? There are walls up along the U.S. Mexican border and more that are built, waiting to go up. We see them on the news every single day. Please, do not become part of the fake news. I have had faith in you and believed you to be better than the jerks that have no respect for our President nor our country.
Yes..you do whatever it takes to protect your country !!!
Build the damn wall
If we have a wall South of us then we should have a wall AROUND THE ENTIRE USA, much like was in GERMANY AFTER WW2
There was NO wall around Germany after WW II!! But we need one here……Quit talking about it…BUILD IT.
The wall or some thing that will keep il legals from crossing over the board.
What is the National Guard for? to guard our nation and we need to be protected from the negligence of the past administrations and from other countries that don’t take care of their own people, from drugs and crime. What is wrong with people that want crime and drugs unlawfully brought into our nation. Pres. Trump is the only President that has enough chutzpah to take on the evils of progressives and socialists.
What is the National Guard for? to guard our nation and we need to be protected from the negligence of the past administrations and from other countries that don’t take care of their own people, from drugs and crime. What is wrong with people that want crime and drugs unlawfully brought into our nation. Pres. Trump is the only President that has enough chutzpah to take on the evils of progressives and socialists.
What is the National Guard for? to guard our nation and we need to be protected from the negligence of the past administrations and from other countries that don’t take care of their own people, from drugs and crime. What is wrong with people that want crime and drugs unlawfully brought into our nation. Pres. Trump is the only President that has enough chutzpah to take on the evils of progressives and socialists.