Pentagon to Begin Migrant Flights to Guantanamo Bay Following Trump Directive

President Trump orders Guantanamo Bay to be used for detaining up to 30,000 migrants as part of expanded immigration crackdown.

The Pentagon plans to begin transporting migrants to Guantanamo Bay this weekend, marking the first use of the base for this purpose under President Trump's immigration policies.
Two flights carrying migrants are scheduled to land at the U.S. naval base in Cuba, with a third flight heading to Peru as part of broader deportation efforts.
Trump's executive order directs the Department of Defense and Homeland Security to expand Guantanamo Bay's facilities to accommodate up to 30,000 detainees, far exceeding its previous capacity during the war on terror.
Approximately 500 Marines are being deployed to Guantanamo to assist with the expanded detention operations, alongside additional troops at the southern border.
The administration has framed the use of Guantanamo for detaining high-priority criminal migrants, citing concerns about their potential return if sent to their home countries.