GAO audit finds wasteful spending in Trump immigration detention expansion

On September 25, 2026, the Government Accountability Office reported that the Trump administration squandered millions on immigration detention expansion, including unused tents and uneaten food.

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Unused Tents and Uneaten Food: Watchdog Finds ‘Waste’ in Immigration Crackdown (Gift Article)

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Your Tax Dollars at Work: Unused Tents and Uneaten Food Watchdog Finds ‘Waste’ in Immigration Crackdown In a report Thursday, the Government Accountability Office said the Trump administration squandered millions of dollars to expand detention. www.nytimes.com/2026/09/24/u... In a report Thursday, the Government Accountability Office said the Trump administration squandered millions of dollars to