Trump Persists in False MS-13 Tattoo Claim

During an ABC News interview, President Trump continued to assert that deported Maryland resident Kilmar Abrego Garcia had 'MS-13' tattooed on his knuckles, despite evidence and expert confirmation—including from Fox News—that the tattoos do not contain those letters. Reporter Terry Moran confronted Trump with the photoshopped nature of the original image, but Trump accused the media of spreading 'fake news.' The Trump administration admitted in court that Garcia was mistakenly deported and, despite Supreme Court orders to facilitate his return, U.S. officials state there is no current legal authority to bring him back while he remains in Salvadoran custody. Trump claimed he could secure Garcia's return with a phone call, a statement contradicted by Justice Department officials and court rulings. The administration continues to challenge Garcia's character and assert gang affiliations without evidence of criminal conviction. The incident underscores ongoing conflict between the president and the press over the accuracy of immigration-related claims.