U.S. Troops Deployed to Guantánamo Bay to Support Migrant Operations

The Trump administration mobilizes Marines and soldiers to expand detention capacity for up to 30,000 migrants at the naval base.

Approximately 200 Marines and soldiers have arrived at Guantánamo Bay to begin preparations for housing up to 30,000 migrants in newly constructed tent facilities.
The deployment is part of President Trump's immigration policy, which includes detaining deportees in secure facilities due to concerns over other countries' ability to hold them.
The Migrant Operations Center at Guantánamo Bay is being expanded, with additional troops and resources mobilized to support the large-scale operation.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has indicated that some detainees may be housed near existing detention facilities, though final decisions on specific arrangements are pending.
The naval base, known for its role in the war on terrorism, is undergoing significant logistical changes, including increased supply shipments and infrastructure adjustments, to accommodate the operation.