As President Trump met Wednesday with the leaders of five West African countries, his administration was pushing them to accept migrants deported by the U.S.

Editor’s Note: This isn’t just about diplomacy—it’s a hard-nosed negotiation playing out behind closed doors. The U.S. is trying to expand its deportation pipeline, but forcing poorer nations to take back deportees could strain relationships and raise ethical questions about where responsibility lies for displaced people. It also signals how immigration enforcement remains a top priority, even during what’s framed as a cooperative meeting.