Trump Defends Kilmar Abrego Garcia's Deportation Amid MS-13 Allegations

The controversy over the deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia centers on allegations of his affiliation with the MS-13 gang, highlighted by claims from President Trump and documents dating back to 2018. Trump publicly asserted that Abrego Garcia had 'MS-13' tattooed on his knuckles, a claim disputed during an ABC interview, with the authenticity of the tattoo questioned and some experts expressing doubts about its significance. Court documents from 2018 show that Jennifer Vasquez Sura’s ex-husband expressed fears for his children’s safety, alleging that Vasquez Sura was dating a gang member, which many assume refers to Abrego Garcia given the timeline. While Vasquez Sura later filed restraining orders against Abrego Garcia, citing domestic abuse, both Abrego Garcia and his family have denied any gang involvement. The Justice Department and police reports have cited anonymous tips and a confidential informant linking Abrego Garcia to MS-13, but concrete evidence remains contested. The debate continues amid calls for his return to the U.S. and the opposing refusal by Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele.