Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth visited Guantanamo Bay to inspect the evolving detention operations. This visit comes amidst a backdrop of decreased detainee numbers, now totaling 15 linked to terrorism offenses. The base is also housing migrants designated for deportation, signaling a shift in focus under the Trump administration. Hegseth, who has a personal history with the base, expressed enthusiasm for the new migrant operations while reflecting on the historical significance of Guantanamo within U.S. military and immigration policy.
"As of Tuesday, the Defense Department now holds 15 foreign men from the war on terrorism at a facility called Camp 5, including six men charged in death-penalty cases for Al Qaeda's attacks on Sept. 11."
"Hegseth has been enthusiastic about the migrant detention operation, emphasizing its role in holding individuals designated for deportation by the Trump administration, reflecting a shift in operational focus since his last visit."
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