Trump Defense chief blocked idea to send 250,000 troops to border: report


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Former Defense Secretary Mark EsperMark EsperOvernight Defense & National Security — Afghanistan concerns center stage with G-20 US Army investigating raising of Confederate flag at base in Germany Overnight Defense & National Security — Pentagon officials get grilling from House MORE blocked an idea to send approximately 250,000 troops to the U.S.-Mexico border last year, The New York Times reported Tuesday.The troops would have consisted of over half of the active U.S. Army and a sixth of all American forces, the newspaper noted.Stephen MillerStephen MillerDave Chappelle refuses to be cancelled White House orders release of Trump records to Jan. 6...