(Department of Homeland Security)
"During our visit, we met with servicemembers and law enforcement officials who have played a crucial role in facilitating the removal of some of the worst criminals. Border security is national security and I’m proud of the role the Department of Defense has played in protecting our nation and ending the invasion at our southern border," he continued.
As of last week, about 20 migrants are at the naval station, but over 250 have been at the base since the Trump policy was announced. Most of the 20 were considered "high threat," Fox News reported. Roughly 200 were Venezuelans who have since been deported.
"The visit to Naval Station Guantanamo Bay was an eye-opening experience that offered tremendous insights into the complexities of immigration policy and the importance of border security," Rep. Don Davis, D-N.C., said in a statement.'
US BEGINS FLYING MIGRANTS TO GUANTANAMO BAY
President Trump has ordered the Pentagon, led by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, to help establish a migrant facility at Guantanamo Bay. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. ShaTyra Cox)
"It is clear that Guantanamo Bay is operational and equipped to conduct these deportations, with multiple agencies cooperating in this effort including the Department of Defense and the Department of Homeland Security. With the strong commitment of Republicans in Congress, these deportations should continue and increase without interruption," Rep. Abe Hamadeh, R-Ariz., told Fox News Digital in a statement.
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The delegation's visit comes as Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth toured Guantanamo Bay at the end of February, as the base holds both the "Migrant Operations Center" and the detention center that is most well-known for holding suspected terrorists in the aftermath of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks.
Cameron Arcand is a politics writer at Fox News Digital in Washington D.C. Story tips can be sent to Cameron.Arcand@Fox.com and on Twitter: @cameron_arcand
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