'White House ‘authorises use of lethal force’ for troops along US-Mexico border " EXCEPT THE TROOPS R UNARMED

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He said that he was waiting for a request from the department of Homeland Security before deciding how to use that new authority. He said troops could help protect the border agents with shields and batons, but would be unarmed.  "

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/donald-trump-white-house-migrants-caravan-border-security-john-kelly-lethal-force-customs-protection-a8645581.html