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Maria Villarroel

Trump Admin's Deal With Contractor To Build Tent City for Migrants Falls Through, Posing Obstacle in Mass Deportation Efforts

Guantanamo Bay was the original destination for the Trump administration's plan to build a tent city for migrants waiting for deportation. (Credit: Getty Images)

Deployed Resources, a contractor that has previously provided tent facilities for festivals, was set to make a multi-billion dollar deal with the Trump administration to build thousands of beds for migrants waiting deportation. But new reports show that the agreement fell through, putting a significant obstacle in the White House's mass deportation plans.

Upon returning to office, President Donald Trump announced he would add 30,000 beds for immigrants at Guantanamo Bay, the U.S. naval base in Cuba known for housing people connected with the 9/11 attacks. However, that plan did not materialize due to cost and logistical issues.

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