Release of South Florida Cuban Man From "Alligator Alcatraz" Celebrated by President Donald Trump

Trump sends a message to man who won his freedom from Alligator Alcatraz

MIAMI — In the days since she helped secure her father’s release from Alligator Alcatraz, Arianne Betancourt received a number of congratulatory messages from friends, family, and even strangers. On Sunday, she received a message from someone she never expected…

Release of South Florida Cuban man from "Alligator Alcatraz" celebrated by President Donald Trump

In a Truth Social post Sunday night, Trump wrote "Welcome Home" to 54-year-old Justo Betancourt​​.

Trump Cheers Justo Betancourt’s Release From Trump’s Alligator Alcatraz—Sparking Confusion

Justo Betancourt was released from the “Alligator Alcatraz” detention center weeks before Trump’s post.

Trump uncharacteristically celebrates release of Cuban man from Alligator Alcatraz

Trump celebrates release of Cuban man from months in detention at Alligator Alcatraz

Donald Trump uncharacteristically cheers Miami resident Justo Betancourt being set free after judge ruled he was wrongly detained by ICE officials last October

Trump welcomes release of Alligator Alcatraz detainee Justo Betancourt

Betancourt was detained for more than six months after being taken into custody during a routine immigration check-in.