By By Micheal Chukwuebuka
PRESIDENT Donald Trump has announced the deployment of an extra 1,500 US troops to the Mexican border, as he stepped up a crackdown against illegal immigration and diversity programs in a whirlwind start to his second term.
The 78-year-old Republican, who has pledged a “golden age” for America, halted refugee arrivals and threatened to prosecute local authorities that fail to deport migrants.
As part of his blizzard of right-wing measures on returning to office, the billionaire also ordered that US government employees in diversity programs — conceived as ways to combat racism and sexism, be put on paid leave immediately.
Trump also held what was reportedly his first phone call with a foreign leader since taking office Monday, talking with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, who promised increased trade to the United States, according to the kingdom’s foreign ministry.
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