Trump Calls Abrego Garcia ‘Unbelievably Bad’ Amid Deportation Controversy

President Trump has repeatedly characterized Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Salvadoran national deported from Maryland, as a violent criminal and MS-13 gang member, asserting that Democrats and the media are falsely portraying him as innocent and demanding accountability for those defending him. Despite the Trump administration's claims, court records and reports indicate that Abrego Garcia's supposed gang affiliation was based on minimal evidence and that his deportation was admitted by the government to be an administrative error. Multiple courts, including the Supreme Court, have ordered the administration to facilitate his return to the U.S. so proper hearings can occur. Senator Chris Van Hollen's visit with Abrego Garcia in El Salvador became a focal point, with Van Hollen denouncing attempts by Salvadoran officials and Trump to misrepresent the detainee's conditions. While Trump cited allegations of domestic violence and human trafficking, reports from his own administration revealed no criminal history for Abrego Garcia besides unsubstantiated accusations from a single informant. The controversy remains highly politicized, with both sides disputing the facts and the character of Abrego Garcia.