Transporting Migrants to Guantanamo Bay

SOURCE www.nbcnews.com
The Trump administration spent $21 million transporting migrants to Guantanamo Bay on military aircraft, falling short of the promised 30,000 migrants with only 32 currently held. Democrats criticized it as a wasteful political stunt, with Sen. Elizabeth Warren denouncing the use of military resources for the mission.

Key Points

  • Trump administration spent $21 million on transporting migrants
  • Only 32 migrants currently held at Guantanamo Bay
  • Sen. Elizabeth Warren denounced the use of military assets for the mission

Cons

  • Wasteful use of military resources
  • Fell short of promised number of migrants
  • Criticism from Democrats