Marco Rubio Refuses to Discuss El Salvador Deportation Request with Reporter

Foreign Policy and Judicial Interference

• 🗣️ Marco Rubio stated that he would never disclose information about foreign policy matters, especially to a judge, emphasizing that foreign policy conduct belongs to the President of the United States and the executive branch.
• ⚖️ He asserted that the executive branch will conduct foreign policy appropriately and will not be compelled to discuss it, as this is how foreign policy operates.

Deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia

• ❓ A reporter asked Rubio about his contact with El Salvador regarding the return of Kilmar Abrego Garcia and whether a formal request had been made by the administration.
• 🚫 Rubio explicitly refused to answer the question, stating, "I would never tell you that."

President's Stance on Deportation

• 💬 The reporter referenced President Biden's previous statement to ABC News about potentially getting Garcia back if a request was made.
• 🤷 Rubio expressed uncertainty about whether President Bukele would decline such a request, noting Bukele has been a great friend to the U.S. and runs a professional operation.
• 🤝 He deferred to lawyers and advisors for legal guidance, stating they follow the laws exactly.