Defense Secretary Hegseth Highlights Migrant Detention Operations at Guantánamo Bay

Hegseth toured facilities, addressed troops, and emphasized the role of Guantánamo Bay in enforcing Trump administration immigration policies.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth visited Guantánamo Bay to review operations and meet with service members supporting migrant detention efforts.
The Trump administration is using Guantánamo Bay as a temporary holding location for certain illegal immigrants before deportation, with plans for expanded capacity.
Hegseth defended the conditions at the facility, describing them as basic but adequate, and dismissed claims of inhumane treatment as unfounded.
During the visit, Hegseth reiterated the administration's commitment to border security and mass deportations, framing the base as critical to the mission.
The visit included meetings with ICE agents and troops, as well as a tour of the USS Thomas Hudner, where Hegseth thanked personnel for their service.