Democrat Senator Chris Van Hollen’s bizarre trip to El Salvador blew up in his face this week. He traveled there to demand the return of Kilmar Ábrego García—an illegal immigrant deported under President Trump. Van Hollen called it a “human rights mission,” but García has ties to MS-13, a violent gang known for beheadings and drug trafficking. Americans are furious their tax dollars fund this circus.
Van Hollen posed for photos at a hotel pool, claiming Salvadoran officials tricked him. They wanted to make García look “comfortable” instead of locked up. The senator fell for it, proving he’s either naive or dishonest. Meanwhile, border agents back home are overwhelmed by record-breaking illegal crossings. Democrats care more about criminals than citizens.
The senator whined about “due process” for García, ignoring that courts already deported him. MS-13 butchers don’t deserve constitutional protections meant for Americans. Van Hollen’s stunt sends a clear message: Democrats prioritize open borders over public safety. This is why cities like Chicago and New York drown in gang violence.
Republicans slammed Van Hollen for undermining U.S. immigration laws. Representative Mike Garcia said, “This is insanity. We’re fighting cartels, and Democrats rescue their members.” President Trump’s deportation policies kept communities safe. Biden’s team undid that progress, and now senators waste time on publicity stunts.
Van Hollen claims he’s defending the “rule of law,” but real law enforcement knows the truth. MS-13 exploits weak borders to flood neighborhoods with drugs and terror. Every minute spent on García is a minute stolen from ICE agents stopping fentanyl traffickers. Democrats have lost touch with working-class voters.
The Salvadoran government mocked Van Hollen’s efforts, refusing to release García. Even foreign nations see American weakness under Biden. Weak borders invite chaos, and weak leaders invite ridicule. Trump’s “America First” approach worked—Biden’s “America Last” agenda fails daily.
Van Hollen’s trip reveals the left’s priorities: coddle criminals, attack conservatives, ignore voters. Middle-class families want safe streets, not sob stories for gang members. November elections can’t come soon enough. It’s time to restore sanity and secure the border.
This fiasco proves Democrats care more about woke politics than your safety. While they jet-set for MS-13 thugs, parents worry about kids walking to school. America deserves leaders who put citizens first—not open-border activists in suits.
