During Donald Trump’s term, seven countries agreed to take back deported migrants as the US pressured nations to meet its immigration demands.
The Pentagon increased flights to deport migrants. They hold over 5,000 in Texas and California. Trump made deals with nations very quickly. The Boeing C-17 now deports people.
A border patrol supervisor spoke about the plane. He said it sends a strong message. It shows migrants they can return home fast. It might take 30 to 90 days to enter illegally. They can be back home in seven hours.
Mexico did not allow military planes to land. President Sheinbaum sent troops to the border. She added 10,000 National Guard members. This happened after tariff plans were shelved. The tariffs were meant for Canada and Mexico.
Colombia agreed to accept their migrants back. Trump threatened tariffs and sanctions. He planned a 25% tariff on Colombian imports. Visas for government officials could be revoked.
Colombia stopped two US military planes from landing. They held Colombian citizens. Two hours after Trump’s threat, they agreed. The White House dropped their threat then. Trump posted a FAFO image online.
Two planes with 200 deportees landed in Colombia. Colombia sent planes with medical staff. They got nationals from San Diego and Houston. One flight had 110 Colombians. The second had 95 Colombian nationals.
Trump will send deportees of any nationality to El Salvador. This includes violent American criminals. They are currently in US jails. President Bukele made the offer. They will serve their time in El Salvador.
Marco Rubio said Bukele agreed. They made an “extraordinary” migratory agreement. Bukele offered to do the same for US criminals. This would apply even to US citizens.
Rubio visited El Salvador to push for the agreement. Bukele said they would charge a low fee. He posted this on social media. State Department said Bukele would take MS-13 gang members. He also promised to jail any violent immigrants. This includes members of a Venezuelan gang. They will take criminals from any country. America’s dangerous criminals are included. El Salvador has brutal jails.
A US military plane deported migrants to India. This is the farthest destination yet. It is another move to curb illegal immigration. Trump invited Modi to the White House soon after. Trump and Modi spoke about immigration. They discussed buying American security equipment. Fair trade between the two countries was discussed. The US values India in countering China. India wants to avoid Trump’s tariffs. The US is India’s biggest trading partner. Trade surpassed $118 billion last year.
Over 80 migrants were caught in Texas. They were put on a plane to Ecuador. The plane held 43 women and 37 men. Some families were on board.
A border patrol supervisor sent a message. It stated, “Do not come to the United States.” Officials said these people entered illegally. They got caught between points of entry. Smuggling or stash houses aided them.
Some crew were on flights turned away by Colombia. Photos showed the flight’s arrival in Ecuador. US Army personnel watched migrants exit. Rubio affirmed ending illegal migration.
Trump launched military flights to Latin America. This happened under a national emergency declaration. Four planes landed in Guatemala. Colombia had refused to let two land. Guatemala said one transport plane held 64 people. One flight to Guatemala cost much money. It was about $4,675 per migrant.
Honduras received deportees on military flights. They first spoke out against Trump. President Castro threatened to expel the US military. This depended on how the US handled migration.
A US plane brought 70 deportees to San Pedro Sula. It is near Tegucigalpa. It was one of two flights scheduled for Honduras. The first plane held people from detention centers. They crossed the border illegally.
Trump ends protections for Venezuelans. Around 350,000 face deportation now. They lose their right to work in 60 days. The US lacks ties with Venezuela. This limits deportation options. Trump wants deportations to Venezuela. Richard Grenell met Maduro in Venezuela. Six American prisoners were freed. Trump then wrote about Venezuela on social media. He claimed they agreed to take citizens back. Venezuela has not confirmed anything.
Planes initially deported migrants to some countries. These include Guatemala, Peru, and Honduras. Planes may go to Guantanamo Bay. Then, they will join another flight to Peru.
Trump promised to declassify assassination documents. These include JFK, Robert Kennedy, and Martin Luther King Jr’s files. He released some JFK files in his first term. King and Robert Kennedy were both killed in 1968. He will release records on many topics. The JFK death has been a source of debate. Conspiracies suggest government or CIA involvement.
Trump criticized the TikTok ban plans. About 170 million Americans use it. It was briefly shut down due to Chinese ownership. The app returned quickly. He then extended the app’s running time. He gave it a 90-day period.
Trump will reinstate a transgender military ban. Biden removed it. He will stop “transgender lunacy” on day one, he said. He will ban transgender women from women’s’ sports. He declared he would end child sexual mutilation. He would get transgender people out of schools and the military. This includes elementary to high school levels.
Trump will examine living costs. He will visit Los Angeles after wildfires. He will overturn Biden’s climate policies as well. This involves pollution rules and green jobs. He could ban wind projects too. Electric vehicle mandates may be impacted. He already left the Paris Climate Agreement once. Biden rejoined it later.
