Hope Walz Compares Alleged MS-13 Member to Jesus Christ, Sparks Outrage

Hope Walz, daughter of Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, sparked controversy after posting a TikTok in which she compared the deportation of Salvadoran man Kilmar Abrego Garcia to how Jesus Christ might be treated under current U.S. immigration policy. Walz argued that if Jesus were alive in the United States today, he would be deported without due process and potentially labeled a gang member, referencing accusations made against Abrego Garcia. Her comments drew sharp criticism on social media, particularly from conservative circles, with some calling the comparison 'blasphemous' and accusing her of exaggerating the humanitarian stakes. The case of Abrego Garcia, who was deported to El Salvador despite a court order to halt his removal, has become a flashpoint in ongoing debates about due process and immigration enforcement. Walz's remarks were intended to highlight concerns about empathy and justice in immigration policy, but instead ignited a polarized national debate. The controversy reflects broader tensions over how immigration laws are applied and the rhetoric used to justify enforcement actions.