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He diverted military money to immigration enforcement, including from base schools.

September 15, 2025

A Senate report found the Pentagon committed at least $2 billion to immigration and border operations in 2025, including reprogramming construction money away from two elementary schools on military bases and from overseas barracks to build border wall.

SourcesThe reprogramming, Federal News Network

He diverted military money to immigration enforcement, including from base schools.
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