Democrats in Congress have ‘mind-boggling’ priorities, White House says
The White House has criticized Congressional Democrats for allegedly putting the needs of “illegal immigrant gang members” above those of their own constituents. This statement comes in light of Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., considering a trip to El Salvador to check on a Maryland resident who was mistakenly deported by the Trump administration.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt expressed disbelief at the priorities of the Democratic Party, accusing them of spending more time defending illegal immigrants with criminal ties than focusing on their law-abiding American citizens. The Trump administration and El Salvador President Nayib Bukele have both stated that they do not have the authority to return the deported Maryland resident, Abrego Garcia, who is alleged to have connections to the MS-13 gang.
In a surprising turn of events, the Supreme Court upheld a lower court’s decision demanding that the government facilitate Garcia’s release from custody in El Salvador and handle his case as if he had not been deported. Despite this, Attorney General Pam Bondi suggested that El Salvador would have the final say on Garcia’s return, a claim that Bukele rejected as “preposterous.”
Sen. Chris Van Hollen has vowed to travel to El Salvador to ensure Garcia’s well-being and release if he does not return to the U.S. by midweek. Van Hollen emphasized that Garcia should never have been deported illegally and called on the administration to bring him back promptly in accordance with the court’s orders.
The situation surrounding Abrego Garcia’s deportation has sparked controversy and drawn attention to the complex issues surrounding immigration policies and enforcement. As the debate continues, it remains to be seen how the Trump administration, Congress, and El Salvador will address the case and its implications for U.S. immigration policy.
Diana Stancy is a politics reporter for Fox News Digital, providing updates and insights on developments at the White House and in Washington, D.C.
