Trump Troop Deployment Surges to 35,000 Boots on the Ground
The number of federal troops deployed within the United States under Title 10 authority has skyrocketed to approximately 35,000, marking a staggering 75% increase since July, according to exclusive figures from military sources. These occupation forces are operating in at least five states, primarily along the US-Mexico border, in support of the Trump administration's anti-immigrant agenda.
The deployment, which began earlier this year, has seen troops mobilized from various branches of the military, including the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, and National Guard. According to official military sources, these forces have been operating under Title 10 authority, which grants federal control over state-based units. The five states affected by the deployment are Arizona, California, Florida, New Mexico, and Texas.
The true extent of troop deployments may be higher due to Northern Command's lack of a running tally and the Department of War's refusal to disclose basic information about the forces. This lack of transparency has raised concerns among experts and lawmakers, who argue that the public deserves to know more about the scope and purpose of these deployments.
"It's alarming to see such a significant increase in troop deployments without clear justification or oversight," said Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY), a vocal critic of the Trump administration's immigration policies. "The American people deserve transparency and accountability, not secrecy and militarization."
According to The Intercept, which first reported on the deployment in July, these occupation forces have been operating under Title 10 authority since at least March this year. At that time, the number of troops deployed was estimated to be around 20,000.
The deployment has sparked controversy among immigration advocates, who argue that it is an overreach of federal authority and a misuse of military resources. "This is not about national security; it's about politics," said Marielena Hincapié, executive director of the National Immigration Law Center. "We need to focus on comprehensive immigration reform, not militarizing our borders."
The Trump administration has maintained that these deployments are necessary to support Operation Lone Star, a border security initiative aimed at combating human trafficking and smuggling. However, critics argue that this is just a thinly veiled attempt to further the administration's anti-immigrant agenda.
As the deployment continues to grow, lawmakers and experts are calling for greater transparency and oversight. "We need to know more about what these troops are doing, where they're being deployed, and why," said Representative Adam Smith (D-WA), ranking member of the House Armed Services Committee. "This is not just a matter of national security; it's also a matter of accountability and transparency."
The current status of the deployment remains unclear, with no official word on when or if these troops will be withdrawn. As the situation continues to unfold, one thing is certain: the American people deserve answers about the scope and purpose of these deployments.
Sources:
The Intercept
Official military sources
Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY)
Marielena Hincapié, executive director of the National Immigration Law Center
Representative Adam Smith (D-WA)
This story was compiled from reports by The Intercept and The Intercept.
