Trump team urged Ukraine to take U.S. deportees amid war, documents show

washingtonpost.comPublished: 5/6/2025

Summary

The Trump administration's innovative approach involved requesting acceptance of third-country nationals into the U.S., despite the ongoing conflict with Russia. This strategy, including countries like El Salvador, Mexico, Costa Rica, Panama, Rwanda, and Georgia, aimed to reshape U.S. immigration policies through unconventional means such as incentives or financial support. These efforts were deemed "unorthodox" and part of a broader push to leverage various nations' cooperation for deportations, drawing attention to the unique tactics employed by the administration.