A U.S. Senate report has revealed that the Trump administration spent nearly USD 40 million (approx. Rs 362 crore) to deport around 300 migrants to third countries, averaging Rs 1 crore per migrant. The funding involved lump-sum payments to nations like Rwanda, El Salvador, and Palau, raising accountability concerns.
The Trump government’s deportation program has come under scrutiny after a Senate review highlighted excessive spending on third-country deportations. Instead of returning migrants to their home nations, the administration paid countries such as Equatorial Guinea, Rwanda, El Salvador, Eswatini, and Palau to accept deportees.
The report found lump-sum payments ranging between USD 4.7 million and USD 7.5 million per country, totaling USD 40 million for about 300 migrants. This translates to nearly Rs 1 crore per migrant deported. Critics argue that the program lacked transparency and accountability, while supporters claim it was part of Trump’s broader push for stricter immigration enforcement.
Key Highlights
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Total Spending: USD 40 million (approx. Rs 362 crore).
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Cost per Migrant: Nearly Rs 1 crore.
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Countries Involved: Rwanda, El Salvador, Palau, Equatorial Guinea, Eswatini.
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Policy Goal: Quick removal of migrants under Trump’s immigration agenda.
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Concerns Raised: Transparency, human rights, and fiscal accountability.
Sources: Telegraph India, MSN News, Reuters Analysis