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Release of South Florida Cuban man from "Alligator Alcatraz" celebrated by President Donald Trump
By Ivan Taylor at CBS4 Miami
· June 2, 2026
· 3 min read
President Donald Trump is publicly celebrating the release of a South Florida Cuban man who spent months detained at the controversial immigration facility known as "Alligator Alcatraz" in the Florida Everglades.In a Truth Social post Sunday night, Trump wrote "Welcome Home" to 54-year-old Justo Bet
Key takeaway "Trump's Truth Social post surprised Justo Betancourt, his daughterThe post surprised both Betancourt and his daughter, Arianne Betancourt, who said they did not expect acknowledgment from President Trump.
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Category: arts ·
Published: June 2, 2026 ·
Source: CBS4 Miami ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? President Donald Trump is publicly celebrating the release of a South Florida Cuban man who spent months detained at the controversial immigration facility known as "Alligator Alcatraz" in the Florida Everglades.In a Truth Social post Sunday night, Trump wrote "Welcome Home" to 54-year-old Justo Bet
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