Politico: Trump Ordered Troops to the Border, But They’re Doing Busywork - As with Gov Perry's action, a dishonest public relations stunt - Commander-in-chief BORDER DEFENSE powers are needed! --tma

In this ramshackle town, National Guard soldiers are doing everything from shoveling manure to changing tires. What they’re not doing: Watching the border. ...

https://www.politico.com/magazine/story/2018/06/14/trump-ordered-troops-to-the-border-but-theyre-doing-busywork-218821