Summary
President Trump visited a new immigration detention center in Florida, located in the Everglades. He suggested this facility, surrounded by alligator-filled swamps, could serve as a model for similar centers in other states. The center's remoteness is intended to send a strong message about the consequences of not following U.S. immigration laws.
Key Facts
- President Trump toured a detention center built in the Florida Everglades.
- The facility is called “Alligator Alcatraz” and is surrounded by alligators and swamps.
- Trump wants similar centers in other states to increase deportations.
- The facility can hold about 3,000 detainees and was built in eight days.
- The center includes over 200 security cameras and extensive security measures.
- Trump dismissed environmental concerns about building in the Everglades.
- Protesters and supporters gathered during Trump's visit, each with differing views on immigration policies.
- Trump toured the facility with state and federal officials, including Florida's governor.
