Mike Waltz asserts keeping U.S. safe is ‘under the commander-in-chief’s authority’

Published March 19, 2025 10:32am ET



National security adviser Mike Waltz defended President Donald Trump‘s authority on how terrorists “should be treated.”

Days have passed since El Salvador received 238 of the immigrants deported from the U.S. This group included Venezuelans with alleged association with the Tren de Aragua gang. Salvadorian President Nayib Bukele received them at the terrorism confinement center Centro de Confinamiento del Terrorismo, which he built since entering office. All prisoners will stay there for a minimum of one year.

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