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US military points to quieter Rio Grande after border troop surge
Original: After surging troops to the border, US military showcases a quieter Rio Grande | National News | 2news.com
The US military says the stretch of the Rio Grande it patrols has grown calmer following the deployment of thousands of additional troops to the southern border, and it is highlighting the results publicly. Officials frame the lull as evidence the surge is working, while critics question whether troop deployments are the right tool for border enforcement.
Why now: The military is publicly claiming its border troop surge has reduced activity along the Rio Grande, prompting debate over the policy's effectiveness.
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