Senator Chris Van Hollen’s trip to El Salvador to visit deported migrant Kilmar Abrego Garcia is a political circus that puts American safety at risk. While Democrats cry about “due process,” they’re ignoring the facts: Garcia is an illegal immigrant with alleged ties to the violent MS-13 gang and a history of domestic abuse. The Trump administration rightly deported him to protect our communities, but Van Hollen chose to stage a photo-op with a man accused of terrorizing his own wife and exploiting our borders.
President Trump blasted Van Hollen as a “fool” for grandstanding with a dangerous criminal. The Department of Homeland Security confirmed Garcia’s gang connections, including arrests with other MS-13 members and symbols linked to human trafficking. His own wife once sought a protective order against him after alleged violent assaults. Yet Democrats pretend he’s a victim instead of a threat.
El Salvador’s leaders aren’t fooled. They’ve housed Garcia in a maximum-security prison alongside the country’s most brutal gang members. While Van Hollen whines about “trauma,” he ignores the real suffering of American families devastated by illegal immigrant crime. The Trump administration’s partnership with El Salvador has made both nations safer by removing predators like Garcia from our streets.
Republicans have visited the same prison to applaud this crackdown on gang violence. Meanwhile, Democrats prioritize sob stories over solutions. Van Hollen’s stunt won’t change the Supreme Court’s order: Garcia stays in El Salvador. This isn’t about rights—it’s about Democrats undermining border security to score cheap points.
The media’s fixation on Garcia’s “rights” insults every law-abiding citizen. MS-13 has butchered innocent Americans, and this administration won’t apologize for deporting their members. Van Hollen’s tears for a gang associate show how out of touch his party is. Real leaders put Americans first, not foreign criminals.
Garcia’s deportation was a victory for justice. The left’s obsession with reversing it proves they care more about open borders than public safety. Trump’s policies have slashed illegal crossings and crippled cartels. Van Hollen’s theatrical trip only highlights Democrats’ desperation to sabotage that progress.
Every minute spent defending Garcia is a slap to victims of gang violence. The White House stands firm: Garcia isn’t coming back. Americans deserve leaders who protect our families, not coddle criminals. Van Hollen’s El Salvador adventure is a disgrace—and voters won’t forget it.
This fight isn’t over. The left will keep attacking Trump’s immigration wins, but the truth is clear. Secure borders save lives. Garcia’s rightful deportation shows this administration’s commitment to law and order. Van Hollen’s stunt? Just another Democrat fantasy, ignored by patriots who value safety over sympathy.