Senator Van Hollen Discusses Kilmar Abrego Garcia Case with El Salvador's Vice President

Meeting with El Salvador's Vice President

• 🤝 Senator Chris Van Hollen expressed gratitude for the meeting with Vice President Félix Ulloa, as President Bukele was out of the country.
• 🗣️ The primary focus of the discussion was the case of Kilmar Abrego Garcia.

Addressing MS-13 Allegations

• ⚖️ Van Hollen emphasized his long-standing work in Maryland to crack down on MS-13.
• ⚠️ He clarified that the case of Kilmar Abrego Garcia is not related to MS-13.
• ❌ A US federal court judge recently stated that the Trump administration lacked evidence to support claims of Garcia being part of MS-13.

Legal Status and Disputed Claims

• ✅ Van Hollen asserted that Kilmar Abrego Garcia is legally in the United States.
• 🤥 He accused President Trump, Attorney General Pam Bondi, and the Vice President of the United States of spreading falsehoods regarding Garcia being charged with a crime or being part of MS-13.
• 📢 Van Hollen stated that he told the Vice President that Garcia should be released and that he would continue to advocate for him.