Overview

• Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth visited Guantanamo Bay to inspect facilities used to temporarily detain illegal migrants before deportation, calling the operation professional and effective.
• Hegseth strongly refuted claims of inhumane conditions reported by some media outlets and advocacy groups, describing the facilities as providing basic amenities and necessary care.
• The Trump administration has expanded the use of Guantanamo Bay for housing high-profile illegal migrants, emphasizing its role in securing the southern border and enforcing immigration laws.
• Hegseth stated that nothing is off the table regarding actions against cartels, including potential military strikes on fentanyl labs in Mexico, to protect U.S. sovereignty.
• The Defense Secretary expressed gratitude to service members at Guantanamo Bay, highlighting their role in executing the administration's border security policies and deportation efforts.