Trump transforms border into military zone

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Mauro de la Fuente and Rolando Chacón

Laredo, Mexico (August 10, 2025) - 5:00 a.m.

Stryker tanks, which have operated in conflict-ridden regions such as Afghanistan and Iraq, have been deployed alongside international bridges, surprising travelers.

Stryker armored vehicles, which have operated in conflict-ridden regions such as Afghanistan and Iraq, have been deployed alongside international bridges, surprising travelers. Credit: Special

The Pentagon has sent thousands of troops to the Texas-Mexico border, arriving with vehicles, aircraft, and military equipment. Credit: Special

Although undocumented migration is at historic lows, President Donald Trump has made militarizing the border with Mexico a priority. Credit: Special

Along with the thousands of elements, armored vehicles, helicopters, airplanes, and military equipment have also arrived at the border. Credit: Special

Amidst 40-degree heat, American soldiers in modern Stryker tanks patrol a deserted, deserted territory, waiting for "invaders" to capture them.