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Donald Trump has said he will send members of the US military to the country's border with Mexico until his promised wall is built. Donald Trump has said he will send members of the US military to the border with Mexico until his promised wall is built.
"Until we can have a wall and proper security, we're going to be guarding our border with the military," he said at a press conference. "It's a big step." "Until we can have a wall and proper security, we're going to be guarding our border with the military," he said at a press conference with Baltic leaders. "It's a big step."
The president has promised a "big, beautiful wall" on the border since the days of his campaign, but has yet to see construction begin.  The president said he had discussed the option with Defence Secretary Jim Mattis, but did not indicate when he planned to implement it.
Mr Trump has promised a "big, beautiful wall" on the border since the days of his campaign, but has yet to see construction begin. He has alternately suggested using funding from the Pentagon budget to build the wall, or making Mexico pay for it.
Congress has yet to pass a bill funding any meaningful construction.
The president's comments came as a "caravan" of more than 1,000 South American immigrants made its way through Mexico, towards the US border. The migrants – many of whom are fleeing violence in their home countries – are making the journey together to stay safe, and to publicize their cause. Many will attempt to cross into the US, while others plan to stay in Mexico.
Mr Trump has tweeted about the migrants multiple times in recent days, warning that the caravan "had better be stopped" before it gets to the border.
"Border Patrol Agents are not allowed to properly do their job at the Border because of ridiculous liberal (Democrat) laws like Catch & Release," Mr Trump tweeted on Sunday. "Getting more dangerous. 'Caravans' coming. Republicans must go to Nuclear Option to pass tough laws NOW."
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