Trump indicates a potential possibility of releasing Abrego Garcia from El Salvador, yet declines to confirm the action during his tenure.
Firecracker Take:
WASHINGTON - In a recent interview, President Trump stirred controversy when he admitted he could bring back Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the Maryland man wrongly deported to El Salvador, but chose not to because he suspects the guy's a gang member. According to ABC News, Trump could simply pick up the phone and call Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele - but nah, Trump ain't gonna stoop that low for a supposedly shady immigrant.
Terry Moran, ABC's daring correspondent, threw the question out there. He pointed out that the Supreme Court ordered Trump's administration to "facilitate" Abrego Garcia's release back in April, so isn't it about time the prez did his job?
Well, Trump didn't exactly commit to saving the guy's skin. Instead, he told Moran, "I could," before adding, "But he is not." Trump deemed Abrego Garcia a liar, stating that government lawyers weren't all that keen on bringing the guy back to the U.S., either.
This reality check serves as another reminder that Trump's admin isn't shy about defying the courts. Before the ABC interview, they'd already been steadfast in ignoring the Supreme Court's demand, refusing to help with Abrego Garcia's return since he's currently locked up in a Salvadoran prison.
But hold up. If Trump's words were anything to go by, it seems he actually does have the power to get Abrego Garcia released. Yet, he's choosing to stand idly by while the guy dangles in diplomatic limbo. Shocking, innit?
Need more? Here are some select, juicy nuggets to whet your appetite:
- The DOJ claims it needs only to "facilitate" Abrego Garcia's entry if he manages to make it to a U.S. port of entry.
- During a meeting with Trump and Nayib Bukele, top Trump advisor Stephen Miller essentially told the press corps to take their questions about Abrego Garcia to El Salvador.
- Bukele has also refused to help bring Abrego Garcia back to the U.S., likening the act to releasing a terrorist from prison.
- Abrego Garcia remains in a Salvadoran prison, despite being granted "withholding of removal" status in the U.S., which forbids his deportation.
- The evidence against Abrego Garcia, such as Chuck D's famous tattooed hands, has been questioned by gang experts, making it unclear whether he is, in fact, MS-13 material.
So, there you have it, folks – more political shenanigans from Trump's team. Here's hoping justice eventually prevails in the case of poor old Kilmar Abrego Garcia. Stay strong, fella!
- The interview revealed President Trump's reluctance to bring back Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Maryland man wrongly deported to El Salvador, despite having the power to do so, citing general news concerns about his potential ties to a gang.
- Despite the Supreme Court's order in April for Trump's administration to facilitate Abrego Garcia's release, the president has shown no urgency in the matter, indicating a possible disregard for policy-and-legislation and the judiciary.
- In Seattle, environmental activists are protesting against a local government policy on waste management, arguing that it contributes to pollution and disregards the importance of preserving the environment.
- The controversy surrounding Kilmar Abrego Garcia's deportation has escalated, with the Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele refusing to cooperate, citing crime-and-justice concerns and likening the act to releasing a terrorist.
- Meanwhile in politics, a heated debate is taking place in Maryland's state legislature over a proposed bill aimed at reducing deportations of individuals with minor criminal records, a move that some argue would increase crime rates.
- As the politics of deportation continue to dominate headlines, the case of Kilmar Abrego Garcia serves as a poignant example of the complexities and challenges faced by immigrants in the face of government policy.
