The collapse of Trump’s Guantanamo plan adds to a growing list of embarrassments

When drawing up a list of head-shaking White House debacles, be sure to keep the failure of Donald Trump's Guantánamo Bay policy near the top.

Friday, March 14, 2025 TODAY'S TOP MADDOWBLOG POSTS The collapse of Trump's Guantanamo plan adds to a growing list of embarrassments The collapse of Trump's Guantanamo plan adds to a growing list of embarrassments When drawing up a list of head-shaking White House debacles, be sure to keep the failure of Donald Trump's Guantánamo Bay policy near the top. MORE What Trump doesn't know (but should) about the European Union It's not just that Donald Trump is wrong about the EU being formed "to screw the United States." It's also the question of who put this absurdity in his head. MORE What Trump doesn't know (but should) about the European Union It's not just that Donald Trump is wrong about the EU being formed "to screw the United States." It's also the question of who put this absurdity in his head. MORE Trump's preoccupation with the U.S./Canada border takes a weird turn Donald Trump recently started fixating on the line separating the United States and Canada. It's worth asking why. MORE Trump's preoccupation with the U.S./Canada border takes a weird turn Donald Trump recently started fixating on the line separating the United States and Canada. It's worth asking why. MORE Republicans might not realize just how unpopular Elon Musk is Some key Republican officials apparently believe that Elon Musk and DOGE enjoy broad public support. There's a whole lot of evidence to the contrary. MORE Republicans might not realize just how unpopular Elon Musk is Some key Republican officials apparently believe that Elon Musk and DOGE enjoy broad public support. There's a whole lot of evidence to the contrary. MORE MORE FROM THE MADDOWBLOG 'A sham': Federal judge blasts Trump admin on improper firings of federal workers; orders rehiring Federal judges order Trump to rehire thousands of fired probationary federal employees  Pete Hegseth appoints his personal lawyer to a powerful Pentagon post Tech 'solution' makes a fool of Trump again; Federal return to office order bungled On multiple fronts, Trump ups the ante on his territorial ambitions Amid economic warning signs, White House moves the goalposts   MSNBC INSIGHTS Have you ever wanted to provide MSNBC with your opinion about their TV programs, documentaries, and digital products, such as MSNBC.com, newsletters, and podcasts? Now is your chance! Join the MSNBC Insights Community.   NEWS TIPS? SEND IT TO RACHEL FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM RACHEL MADDOW ON TWITTER Download the MSNBC App: 30 Rockefeller Plaza New York, NY 10112 UNSUBSCRIBE | PRIVACY | CONTACT | VIEW IN BROWSER UNSUBSCRIBE | PRIVACY | CONTACT | VIEW IN BROWSER