Amid mounting pressure from activist judges, President Donald Trump acknowledged he could return MS-13 gang member Kilmar Abrego Garcia from El Salvador, but he simply will not.
Although the president confirmed during an interview that he had the power to intervene in the controversial deportation case, he declined to do so.
With his refusal, the president seeks to protect Americans from a potentially dangerous criminal despite liberal court orders demanding his return.
The revelation came during President Trump’s interview with ABC News correspondent Terry Moran.
Moran pressed the president about a Supreme Court order to facilitate Abrego Garcia’s return from El Salvador.
He suggested that President Trump could simply call Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele to expedite the process.
When he said, “You could get him back, there’s a phone on this desk,” President Trump made a significant admission.
“I could,” the president responded plainly, acknowledging his authority to intervene.
However, he immediately qualified his statement: “And if he were the gentleman that you say he is, I would do that.”
This straightforward exchange reveals President Trump’s commitment to national security over judicial overreach.
While courts have ruled the deportation was an error, the Trump administration has consistently maintained that Abrego Garcia poses a threat to American communities as an MS-13 gang member.
The deportation occurred as part of President Trump’s broader crackdown on foreign criminals.
Administration officials previously argued that Abrego Garcia’s release is ultimately the responsibility of the Salvadoran government since he is currently in their custody, not America’s.
The Trump administration has offered a reasonable compromise by indicating that Abrego Garcia could enter the U.S. if he presents himself at a port of entry.
However, Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele has shown little interest in releasing him, highlighting the international agreement on the threat this individual may pose.
President Trump pointed out several troubling facts about Abrego Garcia that the mainstream media conveniently ignores.
The man entered the United States illegally in 2012, already breaking American law.
President Trump also referenced allegations of physical abuse against Abrego Garcia by his wife, though she later appealed for his return.
Questions have been raised about the tattoos linking Abrego Garcia to MS-13. Liberal “experts” claimed images appeared altered.
The interview coincided with President Trump’s first 100 days in his second term, showcasing his continued focus on border security and immigration enforcement.
Throughout the discussion, the president defended his strong stance on immigration and predicted positive outcomes.
President Trump’s handling of the Abrego Garcia case reflects the administration’s broader immigration strategy: enforce existing laws, protect American citizens, and refuse to bow to activist judges who prioritize illegal aliens over citizens.
Unlike the previous administration, President Trump is not afraid to make difficult decisions to protect citizens, even when facing pressure from liberal judges and media outlets.
