This Video Does Not Show Military Action After Trump Approved Federal Border Land Use

The video dates back to January 2025 (X)

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Following President Donald Trump’s April 11, 2025, memorandum directing the military to temporarily take control of the Roosevelt Reservation corridor along the southern U.S. border with Mexico, a video began circulating online claiming to show a military operation prompted by the directive.

The memorandum builds on earlier executive orders declaring a national emergency and authorizes the use of federal land for military operations, including the construction of barriers, installation of surveillance systems, and detention of individuals suspected of entering the country illegally.

Trump has authorized military control over federal lands at the U.S.-Mexico border, including the 60-foot Roosevelt Reservation

🚨 Trump has authorized military control over federal lands at the U.S.-Mexico border, including the 60-foot Roosevelt Reservation, from California to Arizona. This move aims to strengthen border security, per a National Security Presidential Memorandum.

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— Sheri™ (@FFT1776) April 12, 2025