A grotesque political caricature with a head like a prison tower, surrounded by unused migrant documents and perched seagulls at a desolate Guantanamo Bay.

Gaffe'namo Garland

A Year Later, Trump's Guantanamo Migrant Plan Mostly Empty

Published May 13, 2026

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Despite Trump's promise to detain 30,000 migrants at Guantanamo, the site remains nearly unoccupied a year later. Satirical trading card fun ensues!

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Former President Trump pledged to hold 30,000 migrants at Guantanamo Bay. However, a year later, CBS News reports that the facility remains mostly empty, failing to achieve the intended usage for migrant detention. This decision and its underwhelming execution have sparked discussions about the practicality and impact of the original proposal.

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