AssetID: 54837028
Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Brits Among Thousands of Migrants Set for Guantanamo Under Trump Plan
Caption: Brits Among Thousands of Migrants Set for Guantanamo Under Trump Plan. President Trump is moving forward with plans to send 9,000 migrants to Guantanamo Bay, transforming the infamous terror prison into a large-scale detention center. Among those set for transfer are hundreds of Europeans, including British and French nationals, according to reports seen by Politico and The Washington Post. The first wave of detainees is expected within days, as part of a broader crackdown on illegal immigration announced earlier this year. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem confirmed the plan is in motion, saying the administration is expanding capacity at Guantanamo to hold what she called “the worst of the worst.” Guantanamo, once used to detain terror suspects post-9/11, is now being repurposed as a temporary stopover before migrants are deported to their countries of origin. Over the past few months, about 500 migrants have already been held at the site for short periods. Critics say the administration is using Guantanamo to intimidate migrants, discourage border crossings, and pressure detainees to accept removal. A U.S. State Department official told Politico: “The message is to shock and horrify people — to upset people — but we're allies” The American Civil Liberties Union is challenging the plan in court, alleging detainees face inhumane conditions, including poor food, infestations, and lack of basic hygiene. The Justice Department denies the accusations, insisting Guantanamo is only being used as a temporary staging ground for deportations — not long-term imprisonment. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
Keywords: Current Affairs & Politics,Donald Trump,Guantanamo Bay,Cuba,migrant detention,Kristi Noem,British migrants,deportation plan,Politico report,ACLU lawsuit,U.S. Justice Department,immigration,detention center,U.S. politics,self-deportation
PersonInImage: