Trump, White House Condemn Sen. Van Hollen's Meeting with Alleged MS-13 Member

Senator's Meeting with Alleged Gang Member

• 📸 Democratic Senator Chris Van Hollen was photographed with Kilmar Abrego Garcia, an alleged MS-13 gang member, in El Salvador.
• 🍹 The images, shared by El Salvador's president, showed Van Hollen and Garcia seemingly sipping margaritas.
• ⚠️ Garcia was identified by federal officials as a ranking MS-13 member, though he has never been charged with a crime.

Political Outrage and Condemnation

• 🚨 President Trump slammed Van Hollen, calling him a "joke" and a "grandstander" for the meeting.
• 🗣️ The White House issued a statement calling the sit-down "disgusting" and accusing Democrats of prioritizing "an illegal alien MS-13 terrorist."
• 💔 Victim's families, like Patty Morren whose daughter was murdered by a different migrant, criticized Van Hollen for a lack of support for American victims.

Deportation and Legal Battles

• 🇺🇸 Garcia was deported to El Salvador under the Alien Enemies Act, despite court orders, including from the US Supreme Court, to return him to the United States.
• 🚫 The Trump administration refused his return, citing national security risks and gang affiliations.
• 🇸🇻 El Salvador's president has stated he has no intention of returning Garcia.
• ⚖️ Garcia's lawyers deny gang ties, while his wife defends him, but Attorney General Pam Bondi maintains he is a dangerous individual.