For several weeks the American society is actively discussing the caravans of immigrants who move to the borders of the United States.
As expected, Donald trump has taken a tough stance on this issue, and expressed readiness to defend the country from the influx of illegal immigrants. For counteraction to possible attempts of penetration, the US authorities sent to the border with Mexico 5 thousand soldiers.
A name change was initiated personally James Mattis, the Minister of defense. Photo: flickr/CC/thejointstaff/
The deployment of army units has received a resounding name: «operation True patriot». However, because of the constant criticism and ridicule from opponents of the trump, the Pentagon was forced to abandon pretentious names.
«We no longer call it «operation True Patriot». We regard these steps as an edge support. More I can not say anything,» said a Pentagon spokesman, Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. army, Jamie Davis.
According to the authoritative publication The Wall Street Journal, a name change was initiated personally James Mattis, the Minister of defense. This was done in order to remove the political context that gave rise to criticism and ridicule.
Human rights organizations, Democrats, and retired military earlier accused the leadership of the army to allow the interests of Donald trump. Critics have stated that the President is trying to artificially create the image of the enemy in the person of immigrants, although they are primarily refugees.
The Pentagon has repeatedly stressed: placing soldiers on the border with Mexico plays only an auxiliary role. However, the US President insists on broader powers for the military. In his opinion, immigrants are a serious threat to national security.
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