Hegseth declares ‘new era' under Trump in visit to southern border in Texas

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Tom Homan visited the southern border in El Paso, Texas, pledging to secure the border and end the crisis. They emphasized the importance of focusing on U.S. sovereignty and defending against illegal immigration. Trump’s deployment of over 1,500 troops to the border has led to a decrease in encounters. Hegseth stated that those at the border are motivated to defend their communities from unknown intentions. The visit follows other migration-focused trips by Trump administration officials, including DHS Secretary Kristi Noem and Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s upcoming trip to Latin America.

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