Liberia Just Agreed to Take 1,200 U.S. Deportees — But There Is A Twist

Liberia has agreed to accept up to 1,200 third-country deportees from the United States—and the controversial deal is raising serious questions.

In this episode of The Breakdown, we examine what Liberia agreed to, what Washington is providing, the $124 million U.S.-Liberia health deal, and the growing role of African countries in President Trump’s deportation strategy. Is this humanitarian cooperation—or is Liberia taking on a risk it cannot afford?