The Coast Guard announced plans to "immediately" deploy "boats, cutters, aircraft, and specialized forces" to maritime borders in Florida and the Gulf of Mexico, which President Donald Trump is seeking to rename as the "Gulf of America," on Tuesday. The move aims "to prevent mass illegal migration from Haiti and Cuba" and bolster the administration's border security executive orders.
In a written statement, Coast Guard Acting Commandant Adm. Kevin Lunday highlighted the areas that would experience a surge in Coast Guard presence, including Southeast Florida, Alaska, Hawai'i, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, and other U.S. territories.
