🇺🇸 Oval Office Showdown: Bukele Refuses to Return Deported Man as Trump Cheers Crackdown
In a high-profile meeting inside the Oval Office on Monday, El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele firmly informed former U.S. President Donald Trump that Kilmar Abrego Garcia would not be returning to the United States, despite legal demands and public outcry.
🔥 Bukele Holds Ground Amid Legal Firestorm
This bold stance comes amid a growing international uproar over the Trump administration’s aggressive deployment of the 1798 Alien Enemies Act, a centuries-old statute now being used to expel hundreds of migrants, including Abrego, a Maryland resident who was supposedly protected from deportation by a court order.
Also read: El Salvador’s Leader Denies Return of Wrongly Deported Man
🤝 Trump Applauds Bukele’s Tough Tactics
During the meeting, Trump praised Bukele as a “strong partner” in fighting gang violence and unauthorized immigration. Trump proudly stated, “We’ll send as many [illegal migrants] as possible to El Salvador,” and promised U.S. support in expanding prison infrastructure throughout the Central American nation.
Human rights organizations, however, have condemned these efforts, citing mass detentions without trials. Bukele brushed off the accusations with a quip: “We didn’t imprison thousands — we freed millions.” Trump laughed and asked, “Can I use that line?”
❌ “Kilmar Can’t Come Back”: Bukele’s Firm Refusal
When pressed on whether he’d return Kilmar Abrego, Bukele responded sharply: “The question is preposterous. How could I sneak a terrorist into the U.S.?” He was referencing U.S. claims that Abrego is affiliated with MS-13, a label his legal team strongly disputes.
Despite the Supreme Court ruling that Abrego’s return must be “facilitated and effectuated,” confusion around the term “effectuate” has stalled compliance. Abrego remains detained in a Salvadoran prison since March 15, with no plans for release.
📣 Public Protests and Family Pleas
Immigration activists have staged protests outside the White House, fueled by outrage over Abrego’s removal. His U.S. citizen wife has been at the forefront, passionately demanding: “President Trump, bring Kilmar home now!”
⚖️ Due Process Under Fire
Lawyers representing other deportees argue that many were falsely identified as gang members, denied fair hearings, and removed unlawfully. The Trump administration, however, maintains that each migrant was vetted and linked to terrorist organizations like MS-13 and Tren de Aragua.
🏛️ White House Dismisses Legal Concerns
Stephen Miller, Trump’s deputy chief of staff, justified Abrego’s removal by stating: “His status was illegal… meaning he can be deported anywhere.”
This view clashes directly with a previous immigration court ruling, which had recognized Abrego’s life was at risk in El Salvador, granting him protected status.
🌐 Travel Advisory Downgraded Despite Ongoing Crisis
In a surprising move, the U.S. State Department recently lowered its travel advisory for El Salvador to Level 1, the safest classification. Officials cited a sharp drop in gang violence attributed to Bukele’s aggressive public security policies.
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Bukele, Donald Trump, Kilmar Abrego Garcia, deportation controversy, MS-13, El Salvador prisons, Oval Office meeting, Trump immigration policy, Alien Enemies Act, human rights violations, Stephen Miller, El Salvador travel advisory, due process immigration, ShakeAlert, U.S.–El Salvador relations
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