Trump Says U.S. Will Hold Migrants at Guantánamo Bay
The president suggested 30,000 migrants could be housed on the base. It is unclear how the plan will take shape.
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Hegseth touts Guantánamo Bay as 'perfect spot' to house migrants
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said Guantánamo Bay is the “perfect spot” to house deported migrants, after President Trump signed a memo Wednesday ordering a facility there be prepared for that ...The Hill - 18h -
Trump directs Pentagon and DHS to prepare migrant housing at Guantánamo Bay
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Trump says US will send some migrants to Guantanamo Bay
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Trump says he will send migrants to Guantanamo Bay
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Trump orders preparation of Guantánamo Bay facility to house migrants
President Trump said he is signing an executive order on Wednesday to prepare a massive facility at Guantánamo Bay to be used to house deported migrants. The order will direct the Department of ...The Hill - 1d
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