Question

What was President Obama’s policy toward the Guantanamo Bay Detention Center?

Question 12 options:

He expanded the center.


He increased the number of detainees.

He closed the center.


He reduced the number of detainees

Answer 1

President Obama’s policy toward the Guantanamo Bay Detention Center was primarily focused on closing the center. He signed an executive order in January 2009, shortly after taking office, aimed at shutting down the facility within a year. However, despite his efforts, the center remained open during his presidency due to various political and legal challenges.

To directly answer your question, the correct option would be:

**He closed the center.** (indicating his intention to do so, though it was not fully realized during his tenure).