Trump Proposes Sending Repeated Offenders to International Prisons

On Tuesday, former U.S. President Donald Trump revealed his proposal to deport repeat offenders to foreign prisons, provided that current laws allow such actions. Speaking at the White House, Trump mentioned that some countries are open to receiving these criminals for a fee, which could lead to significant savings for the U.S. prison system.

"These are horrible people. You see them shoving individuals onto subway tracks just as a train is approaching. Last week, there was an incident where a man, while simply walking, pushed someone waiting for a train moving at 40 miles per hour onto the tracks. It happens all the time. These individuals are sick," Trump stated.

Trump emphasized that relocating these offenders to prisons abroad could be a more cost-effective solution while also acting as a deterrent to crime. "If we could remove them from our country, there are other nations willing to accept them. It would be similar to a prison system, but at a much lower cost and a strong deterrent. Sending them abroad," he reiterated.

This proposal gains traction following a recent suggestion by El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele, who offered to house dangerous criminals, including American citizens, in the CECOT mega-prison.

When asked about potentially paying El Salvador to host these inmates, Trump responded, "It’s a high cost, but it's a very small fee compared to what we pay private prisons. A very, very small fee. I'm not sure. We need to determine the legalities. I’m just saying that if we had the legal right, I’d do it without hesitation. Whether we can or not, we’re currently looking into it."

Trump insisted that removing these criminals could significantly reduce violence in the United States: "If we could get rid of these animals and send them to another country under the supervision of someone who charges a relatively low fee to keep them, because, you know what? They're criminals. They're labeled dangerous criminals. Some have been jailed 40 times. One has been arrested 42 times. And every time they're released, they commit another crime within 24 hours."

Trump also criticized the American judicial system, alleging that it is harsher on figures like him than on dangerous criminals, reiterating that deporting repeat offenders would automatically reduce crime nationwide.

Trump's Consideration of Guantánamo for Dangerous Criminals

Just before the first deportations to the Guantánamo Bay Naval Base, Trump highlighted that the facility has "ample space to house many individuals," potentially making it a viable option for enhancing national security. "Yes, there’s plenty of room to accommodate many people. And yes, we will use it. It’s already operational. We have it at no cost, but we could make it even more secure and less expensive," he remarked.

The former president also indicated that other countries have shown interest in accepting American criminals and managing their imprisonment for a fee. However, he stressed that only the most dangerous offenders would be sent to Guantánamo or foreign prisons.

Trump clarified that his plan would encompass both dangerous criminals and undocumented immigrants who have committed serious crimes in the U.S., though he noted that any measures would depend on existing legislation.