Trump Supports Plan to Imprison U.S. Citizens in El Salvador

President Donald Trump expressed interest in El Salvador President Nayib Bukele's offer to incarcerate American citizens and other deported migrants in El Salvador's 'mega-prison.' Trump stated he would proceed 'in a heartbeat' if legally permissible, despite constitutional challenges. Legal experts warn that such a move would violate the U.S. Constitution, which forbids stripping citizenship and cruel punishment. Secretary of State Marco Rubio acknowledged legal concerns, while Elon Musk and others expressed support. Bukele's proposal includes a fee to make El Salvador's prison system sustainable, but the plan faces significant legal and human rights challenges. Critics, including constitutional scholars, emphasize the impossibility of legally transferring U.S. citizens to foreign prisons.