Trump trying to distract from tariff ‘disaster’ by deploying military to border, says lawmaker: Live
Reacting to the news that Donald Trump has authorized the military to take jurisdiction over public land along the southern border, Rep. Greg Casar accused the president of wanting to move on from the market turmoil caused by his chaotic tariffs rollout.
In a memorandum released late Friday, the president ordered a “phased implementation” to occupy a “limited sector of federal lands” at the U.S.-Mexico border, as chosen by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. It can also be expanded at any time.
Casar, a Texas Democrat, wrote on X: “Trump wants to shift the news off his tariff economic disaster, so he’s deploying the military into our own country and targeting immigrants. Insane, an abuse of our military, and true to form.”
U.S. markets ended a turbulent week higher despite the escalating trade war against America’s trading partners that threatens to upend global supply chains. China increased its tariffs on American imports to 125% in retaliation for the 145% levy on its exports.
Reassuring statements from the Federal Reserve helped stocks, with the S&P 500 closing up 1.73%, the Nasdaq rose by 1.97%, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 1.53%.
