India, July 17 -- US President Donald Trump has reportedly announced that 'illegal alien truck drivers' would be replaced with what he called American war veterans. The development comes nearly two weeks after a Pennsylvania State Police Trooper, Michael E Pahira Jr, was hit and killed by a commercial vehicle on July 1.

The accused truck driver, 33-year-old Michael Bon, was later charged with multiple offenses, such as homicide by vehicle, aggravated assault by vehicle, involuntary manslaughter, and various traffic violations.

Following the accident, Trump on Wednesday said his administration will take 'strict action' against 'illegal alien truck drivers' who he said are 'killing a lot of people'.

"They can't read signs. Many of them a...