President Trump made headlines this week with a bold new idea: housing up to 30,000 migrants at the Guantánamo Bay Naval Base. In a statement Wednesday, he called the plan a way to handle “the worst criminal illegal aliens threatening the American people.” But how this will actually work remains unclear.

The president directed the Departments of Defense and Homeland Security to prepare the site, claiming it would “double our capacity immediately” for detaining migrants. He described Guantánamo as a “tough place to get out of,” emphasizing its use as a secure location.

The proposal comes as the U.S. faces growing challenges in managing immigration. Currently, about 40,000 immigrants are held in private detention centers and local jails across the country. Adding 30,000 beds at Guantánamo could significantly expand the government’s capacity.

However, the plan raises many questions. Guantánamo is already infamous for its use as a prison for terrorism suspects, and using it to house migrants could spark legal and ethical debates. Critics are wary of the implications, especially since details about how the administration will carry this out are scarce.

This move is part of Trump’s broader efforts to tighten immigration policies, but whether it will come to fruition—and how it will be received—remains to be seen. For now, the idea has ignited a fresh wave of