General: Deployment to Southern Border a Deterrent.

The article reports on the criticism towards the deployment of active duty soldiers in locations close to U.S. border with Mexico, and the response of General Jeffrey Buchanan, who oversees the operations, to the issue. Critics believe that the deployment, ordered by President Donald Trump, is politically motivated. Meanwhile, Buchanan states that the forces are necessary and contribute a significant deterrent against a caravan of migrants from Central America.