
The Trump administration is moving forward with plans to expand a migrant detention facility at Guantanamo Bay to house thousands of illegal immigrants considered high-priority security risks. The decision marks a significant escalation in efforts to remove criminal aliens from the United States.
President Donald Trump revealed the plan on Wednesday, directing the Department of Defense and the Department of Homeland Security to prepare the facility to accommodate up to 30,000 individuals. “Most people don’t even know that we have 30,000 beds in Guantanamo to detain the worst criminal illegal aliens threatening the American people,” Trump said.
🚨BREAKING: Trump says he will be signing an Executive Order to send the worst of the United States illegals to Guantanamo Bay in a 30,000 bed facility. pic.twitter.com/EQVJ7LZCv4
— Autism Capital 🧩 (@AutismCapital) January 29, 2025
The facility at Guantanamo Bay has historically been used to detain terror suspects but has also housed migrants in the past. The administration’s border czar, Tom Homan, pointed out that a migrant center has existed at the base for decades and that the new plan is merely an expansion of its capacity.
🚨🔥Kristi Noem says Trump’s 30,000-person facility for criminal aliens at Guantanamo Bay will be for the WORST of the WORST:
“The worst of the worst is where it will be utilized. The American people don’t want these dangerous criminals on their streets.” pic.twitter.com/qey467agqO
— Benny Johnson (@bennyjohnson) January 29, 2025
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth explained that the facility will be used as a transit center where detainees will be processed and sent back to their countries of origin. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem reiterated that the administration is committed to using every available tool to ensure the swift removal of dangerous individuals.
🚨Trump signing Executive Order to use Guantanamo Bay to hold over 30,000 illegal aliens
Boom🔥 pic.twitter.com/fJNxJuC9jd
— DC_Draino (@DC_Draino) January 29, 2025
Since taking office, Trump’s administration has already deported more than 7,300 illegal immigrants, focusing on those with serious criminal records. He has also signed multiple executive orders aimed at strengthening border security and immigration enforcement.
Trump: We’re gonna send the illegals to Guantanamo Bay.
Me: pic.twitter.com/r1SASm0vve
— LCpl of America First (@LCplofMarines75) January 29, 2025
Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel condemned the decision, arguing that the base is being used to carry out “illegal detentions” on Cuban soil. The Trump administration, however, has dismissed these objections, maintaining that the facility is an essential tool for keeping American communities safe.