To increase border sovereignty, the Pentagon ordered as many as 3,000 troops on active duty to be deployed to the Southern border.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth approved the orders Friday, with 2,500 to 3,000 troops set to be deployed.

The Pentagon deployed up to 1,500 troops on active duty to the border in January. This was after the National Guard and Reserves of the United States had already been present in the area.

According to NewsNation, “As ordered by President Trump, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth deployed a Stryker Brigade Combat Team and General Support Aviation Battalion to strengthen and expand the current border security operation to seal and protect the territorial integrity of the United States. This is a top priority of President Trump.”

The official stated that “these forces will arrive within the next few weeks. Their deployment underscores Department of Homeland Security’s unwavering commitment to work alongside Department of Homeland Security in order to secure our Southern Border and maintain the sovereignty, territorial integrity and security of United States, under President Trump’s leadership.”

Pentagon warns Mexico of possible military action

Mexican National Guard soldiers patrol the border area of Tijuana as part of Mexican president Claudia Sheinbaum’s promise amid Tariff Negotiations between President Trump and President Sheinbaum.

Trump is increasing pressure on Mexico to combat cartel activities and to counter illegal immigration.

The Wall Street Journal reported that Hegseth told Mexican military leaders in a telephone call in private that U.S. Military action is possible in Mexico if it fails to meet security requirements.

Hegseth stated in a social media post, “We are serious about 100% OPERATIONAL COMMAND of the Southern Border.”

Mexico extradited to the U.S. more than two dozen drug cartel leaders, including one of the most sought-after drug lords by the Drug Enforcement Administration.

Democrats reject Pete Hegseth’s border plan

Mexico has a deadline to meet on Tuesday. A month-long suspension of Trump’s plans to implement 25% tariffs against the country will expire.

Nearly 30 days have passed since Trump warned Mexico, Canada, and China of tariffs in the event they did not take action against drug trafficking or illegal border crossings to the U.S.

Some Democratic legislators are worried about the direction in which U.S. Mexico relations are heading.

Hegseth has threatened to invade Mexico. “Let’s make it very clear: this isn’t appropriate, not wise and, frankly, not necessary,” stated Rep. John Garamendi (D-Calif).

The number of illegal border crossings has dropped dramatically, but it remains to be determined whether or not the U.S. military will intervene in Mexico and if the tariffs will have any economic impact.

What are the names of the soldiers going to the border with Mexico?

Pentagon will send a Stryker brigade and an aviation general support battalion.

This deployment will include a mechanized force of infantrymen built around eight-wheeled Stryker vehicles, designed to provide mobility, protection, and rapid deployment.

General Support Aviation Battalion: UH-60 Black Hawks and CH-47 Chinooks will be used to provide air support.

A Pentagon spokesperson stated that the increased air capabilities would allow for better coverage in remote regions and improve coordination between border security teams.

The latest addition to the 9200 troops stationed along the border will be 4,200 Active-Duty troops on federal orders and 5,000 National Guard soldiers under the control of state governors.

Pentagon officials did not specify the precise positioning of the new troops on the border, but they indicated that these soldiers would arrive within the next few weeks. This is part of the administration’s larger strategy to stop illegal border crossings and drug trafficking.