What to Know About Trump’s Military Deportation Flights
The president authorized the military to assist in deportations. The planes triggered a crisis between the United States and Colombia, and prompted questions. Here’s what to know.
US military deportation flight likely cost more than first class
The military deportation flight to Guatemala likely cost at least $4,675 per migrant, according to data provided by US and Guatemalan officials.
Migrants describe flights aboard US military planes carrying out Trump’s swift deportations
The Trump administration has enlisted the U.S. military to quickly scale up its deportation capacity, which usually relies on charter flights.
Trump slaps retaliatory measures on Colombia after it turns away deportation flights
President Trump said the Colombian president's actions of turning away U.S. military aircraft with migrants aboard jeopardized U.S. national security.
Trump backs off trade threats after Colombia agrees to deportation flights
The nations spent much of the day in a tense standoff, with the U.S. president threatening tariffs and visa restrictions after Colombia turned away two deportation flights.
US military deportation flight to Guatemala likely cost more than $4,600 per migrant — way more than a first class ticket
U.S. President Donald Trump’s military deportation flight to Guatemala on Monday likely cost at least $4,675 per migrant, according to data provided by U.S. and Guatemalan officials. That is more than five times the $853 cost of a one-way first class ticket on American Airlines from El Paso,
Air Force deportation flight skirts Mexican airspace to Guatemala as military's border role grows
A U.S. Air Force jet with 80 migrants that left Texas for Guatemala on Thursday charted a path around Mexico because it ...
Passengers Say They Were Mistreated on U.S. Deportation Flight
Passengers on one of the Trump administration’s first deportation flights faced aborted takeoffs, mechanical issues and high ...
Are Trump administration deportation flights using planes from Joint Base Lewis-McChord?
Cargo planes from Joint Base Lewis-McChord are being used in the Trump administration’s ramped-up deportation of immigrants ...
US Air Force deportation flight takes off from El Paso for Guatemala, as military’s border role grows
A U.S. Air Force jet with migrants bound at their wrists and ankles departed Texas for Guatemala on Thursday, carrying 80 ...
Colombia, Tariffs, and Deportation Flights, Explained
Colombian President Gustavo Petro announced that Colombia was suspending permission for previously authorized U.S.
Inside a Chaotic U.S. Deportation Flight to Brazil
The Trump administration’s first flight deporting Brazilians involved aborted takeoffs, sweltering heat, emergency exits and ...
Deportation flights from the US to Colombia resume following showdown that almost led to a trade war
The diplomatic drama that began over the weekend provided clues on how Trump would deal with countries standing in the way of ...