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In a decisive action underscoring the administration’s commitment to border security, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth recently visited U.S. troops stationed along the U.S.-Mexico border. This visit highlighted the Pentagon’s intensified focus on fortifying the border and provided a platform for Hegseth to outline strategic initiatives aimed at achieving “operational control” of the nation’s southern frontier.
A Pledge for Operational Control
During his visit to the U.S.-Mexico border on February 3, 2025, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth made it clear that the administration’s goal is to achieve “100 percent operational control” of the southern border.