In the wake of violence along the U.S.-Mexico border on Sunday, President Trump tweeted Monday that he would close the U.S. Mexico border if necessary, and that Mexico should do more to move the migrants. An estimated 500 migrants reportedly rushed the border crossing at San Ysidro — some throwing rocks — and were subsequently tear-gassed.
SEE: Border Crossing Closed, CBP Fires Tear Gas at Approaching Migrants
https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump/status/1067015026995879937
Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen reaffirmed her agency’s commitment to securing the border in multiple tweets over the holiday weekend, and discounted a Politico report published on Thanksgiving that detailed a Cabinet order to allow use of lethal force by U.S. troops assisting CBP on the border.
My full statement that was provided to @politico regarding their Thanksgiving Day piece of political fiction on military force protection for @DHSgov personnel: pic.twitter.com/zPd2oS8mVs
— Secretary Kirstjen M. Nielsen (@SecNielsen) November 22, 2018
Related: CBP Halts San Ysidro Traffic, Preps for Caravan with Barriers, Concertina Wire
Today @CBP personnel were struck by projectiles thrown by caravan members. Such actions are dangerous & not consistent w peacefully seeking asylum. The perpetrators will be prosecuted. I will continue to aggressively support DHS personnel as they work to safely secure our border.
— Secretary Kirstjen M. Nielsen (@SecNielsen) November 26, 2018
