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Trump to deploy more troops to the U.S.-Mexico border

The president, amid a morninglong tweetstorm, offered no specifics on how many troops would be deployed

U.S. Marines install razor wire along the U.S.-Mexico border fence on Dec. 2, 2018, as seen from Tijuana, Mexico. (John Moore/Getty Images)
U.S. Marines install razor wire along the U.S.-Mexico border fence on Dec. 2, 2018, as seen from Tijuana, Mexico. (John Moore/Getty Images)

Additional U.S. military troops are being deployed to the border with Mexico ahead of an alleged migrant caravan’s approach, President Donald Trump said Thursday.

The announcement came amid a morninglong tweetstorm, but he didn’t specify how many new troops he’s sending.

The president suggested a House-Senate border security committee trying to strike a deal and avert another government shutdown is “wasting” its time. In his view, Democrats won’t support funds for his proposed border wall.

In the latest tweet, Trump repeated his contested contention that the structure already is being built. Democratic lawmakers and immigration experts say otherwise.

Watch: Trump warns of another shutdown if Congress doesn’t reach a new deal by Feb. 15

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