U.S. Coast Guard Deploys Additional Resources Following Trump’s Immigration Directives

President Trump’s executive orders prompt increased Coast Guard presence at key maritime borders to curb illegal immigration and drug smuggling.

The U.S. Coast Guard is surging assets, including cutters, boats, aircraft, and specialized teams, to bolster security at key maritime borders near Florida, the Gulf of Mexico, and U.S. territories such as Puerto Rico and Guam.
This action follows President Trump’s executive orders aimed at curbing illegal immigration, including a directive to “seal the borders” and prevent mass migration.
The Coast Guard’s efforts will focus on areas prone to migrant activity, such as the waters near Haiti, Cuba, and the Bahamas, as well as the southern border with Mexico.
Adm. Kevin Lunday, acting commandant of the Coast Guard, emphasized the agency’s role in protecting U.S. maritime sovereignty and announced the redeployment shortly after replacing Adm. Linda Fagan, who was dismissed by Trump citing leadership concerns.
The Pentagon is deploying 1,500 active-duty troops to support the Department of Homeland Security at the southern border, complementing the Coast Guard’s expanded operations.