White House says migrant deportation flights with military aircraft have begun

The Trump administration claims it has started flying immigrants who entered the U.S. illegally out of the country using military aircraft, a White House spokesperson said Friday. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt shared photos on the social media site X of individuals in handcuffs boarding a military plane. “Deportation flights have begun,” Leavitt said. “President Trump is sending a strong and clear message to the entire world: if you illegally enter the United States of America, you will face severe consequences.” The use of military planes for deportation is...