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Trump sends 5,200 troops to Mexico border as caravan advances

Trump sends 5,200 troops to Mexico border as caravan advances [Courtesy]

The United States said on Monday it will send over 5,200 troops to help secure the border with Mexico, a far larger-than-expected deployment as President Donald Trump hardens his stance on immigration ahead of Nov. 6 mid-term elections.

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