Washington — The Defense Department has spent more than $21 million on flights to Guantanamo Bay amid the Trump administration's migrant deportation efforts, according to data sent to Congress by the Defense Department. There are 69 migrants currently being housed at Guantanamo Bay, according to a Defense official. Forty-three of the migrants are considered low risk and 26 migrants are considered high threat. The $21 million figure was first reported by NBC News.
Main Idea: The Pentagon spent more than $21 million on military flights to Guantanamo Bay as part of President Donald Trump’s migrant deportation effort.
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Pentagon spending over $21 million on Guantanamo flights may raise taxpayer costs and reduce money for other defense or public needs.
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