Trump Admin Misleading Public About Venezuelans at Guantánamo
Feb 8, 2025·Location: Guantánamo Bay, Cuba
Country of origin: Venezuela

Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem stated Venezuelan migrants transferred to Guantánamo Bay are "the worst of the worst." Immigration attorneys have provided different characterizations. The Trump administration has ordered construction of a tent city at the naval base to detain up to 30,000 migrants, including asylum seekers. Attorneys stated the official narrative does not match facts on the ground regarding who is being detained.
Sources
- Trump Admin Is Misleading Public About Venezuelans at Guantánamo, Attorneys Say
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