Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) went to El Salvador and found that the Trump administration illegally abducted Kilmar Abrego Garcia and is lying to cover it up.
I think that keeping an innocent, legal American resident in a notorious prison in El Salvador is reprehensible and criminal, just like the Trump administration itself. This story must stay in the headlines for as long as it takes to secure his release.
That's because the Republicans in Congress don't have spines, and they are afraid that Trump will call them childish names and primary them in the next election. They're just a bunch of spineless cowards.
No, Mr Republican. We're talking about American children deported, a judge arrested, a president who ignores the Supreme Court, tariffs that are draining money, a president who threatens universities and law offices. It's okay if you like him. The white supremacists and the KKK love him so many people love him and it's ok if you do. But I do not.
The only hope I have now is the judge that is threatening criminal contempt of court for those responsible for this outrage against the rule of law and the constitution. He will have to go around the attorney general to do this because she lied too to support Trump and his fascist regime.
How will Boasberg enforce his ruling. We MUST take to the streets in peaceful and forceful numbers. They cannot stop us all. I recommend the stocks for Trump, Muck, Miller and Vance. I would be willing to travel to DC to throw a rotten tomato at them, but I won’t stand in line to spit on Trump’s grave. The line would be too many miles long.
I agree about peaceful protests on an ongoing basis. Would they try to arrest millions of people across the country engaged in peaceful protest? I certainly hope not. Poland had a dictator for years and it was the power of the people who overthrew him eventually
... yet, Joanne. Dems. have a strategist who is coaching people who want to learn and be effective against everything coming down from the current administration. The strategist is Simon Rosenberg whose Substack group is Hopium Chronicles.
We cannot, MUST not allow this to continue. TANKS in the streets - !? - and Elon
Musk with his Nazi salutes!And Pam, our new Hitler, spinning lies about an innocent man kidnapped by us. I cannot imagine any world leader
tweeting “whoopsies” and laughing emojis and swearing “we will NEVER send him back!” Israel would have gotten him out of that hell hole before they noticed he was gone. Maybe we should have gotten their help. Too late I guess.
Try Hopium Chronicles, Barb. It's free if you need it to be. And you can learn about the best, most effective ways of getting involved at whatever level of political ignorance you happen to be (like me at 88, who routinely fell asleep during high school history class). To say I've needed Simon Rosenberg in my life forever is an understatement.
The message that the Dems ‘aren’t using their power’ or doing anything is a message promoted by the Trump regime to stoke criticism and division. So many are doing EVERYTHING in their power to fight this… Van Hollen is in El Salvador right now… fact is they don’t have the power to stop this. The GOP has all the power. We know that many are “uncomfortable” with many things that Trump is doing, but they keep voting along party lines to protect their position inthe party instead of speaking out. If we’re going to audit any group’s action or inaction, it should be the GOP-they are complicit in all of this mess.
To me, expecting the Democrats to fix this is like asking the oppressed to fix oppression in a system.
Let’s all turn that “calling out” or auditing politicians’ lack of effective action onto the GOP… or the courts that don’t follow through with action after the administration defies court orders.
I think he is a hero. I think all those sent to El Salvador need to come back and be given the chance to prove their innocence. Not next week, now. He kidnapped them all!
Trump also said it on Tuesday the 22nd, he said he's not bringing Garcia back when he'll get to sit around for two years waiting to go to court. We citizens need to insist that Trump listens to the Supreme Court
Finally, someone is making a bold move to get this man freed. I am not sure why Americans are not understanding that this is just the beginning, Trump has said so. It could be anyone, at any time, for any reason. They no longer care if you have a criminal record or not. Thank you Senator Van Hollen for being a voice and a stand for your LEGAL constituent. May Kilmar be freed.
Excellent work, Senator Van Hollen. Keep talking. Loud and proud. Americans haven’t heard the truth in so long, your observations and comments are like manna from Heaven. Continue to speak the truth about the crimes of the Trump regime. No more illegal deportations! No more kidnapping immigrants and lying to deprive them of their freedom. Well done, sir!
I think that keeping an innocent, legal American resident in a notorious prison in El Salvador is reprehensible and criminal, just like the Trump administration itself. This story must stay in the headlines for as long as it takes to secure his release.
and yet congress is not using their power to stop ANYTHING he does...
That's because the Republicans in Congress don't have spines, and they are afraid that Trump will call them childish names and primary them in the next election. They're just a bunch of spineless cowards.
Make them more afraid of being voted out of office. They have many years ahead of them. He will be gone and they will have lost their power.
I wonder how fast an immigrant that was illegally abducted gets out of that hell hole prison, if he was related to a member of congress?
Nancy, you stated it exactly right!
I believe you're talking about Democrats actually.
No, Mr Republican. We're talking about American children deported, a judge arrested, a president who ignores the Supreme Court, tariffs that are draining money, a president who threatens universities and law offices. It's okay if you like him. The white supremacists and the KKK love him so many people love him and it's ok if you do. But I do not.
The only hope I have now is the judge that is threatening criminal contempt of court for those responsible for this outrage against the rule of law and the constitution. He will have to go around the attorney general to do this because she lied too to support Trump and his fascist regime.
How will Boasberg enforce his ruling. We MUST take to the streets in peaceful and forceful numbers. They cannot stop us all. I recommend the stocks for Trump, Muck, Miller and Vance. I would be willing to travel to DC to throw a rotten tomato at them, but I won’t stand in line to spit on Trump’s grave. The line would be too many miles long.
Bondis law license needs to be revoked
That snide bitch has done nothing but lie from her confirmation hearing on. She will rot in prison when we take this country back.
I agree about peaceful protests on an ongoing basis. Would they try to arrest millions of people across the country engaged in peaceful protest? I certainly hope not. Poland had a dictator for years and it was the power of the people who overthrew him eventually
... yet, Joanne. Dems. have a strategist who is coaching people who want to learn and be effective against everything coming down from the current administration. The strategist is Simon Rosenberg whose Substack group is Hopium Chronicles.
This gives me hope. Sandra. Thank you!
We cannot, MUST not allow this to continue. TANKS in the streets - !? - and Elon
Musk with his Nazi salutes!And Pam, our new Hitler, spinning lies about an innocent man kidnapped by us. I cannot imagine any world leader
tweeting “whoopsies” and laughing emojis and swearing “we will NEVER send him back!” Israel would have gotten him out of that hell hole before they noticed he was gone. Maybe we should have gotten their help. Too late I guess.
Try Hopium Chronicles, Barb. It's free if you need it to be. And you can learn about the best, most effective ways of getting involved at whatever level of political ignorance you happen to be (like me at 88, who routinely fell asleep during high school history class). To say I've needed Simon Rosenberg in my life forever is an understatement.
The message that the Dems ‘aren’t using their power’ or doing anything is a message promoted by the Trump regime to stoke criticism and division. So many are doing EVERYTHING in their power to fight this… Van Hollen is in El Salvador right now… fact is they don’t have the power to stop this. The GOP has all the power. We know that many are “uncomfortable” with many things that Trump is doing, but they keep voting along party lines to protect their position inthe party instead of speaking out. If we’re going to audit any group’s action or inaction, it should be the GOP-they are complicit in all of this mess.
To me, expecting the Democrats to fix this is like asking the oppressed to fix oppression in a system.
Let’s all turn that “calling out” or auditing politicians’ lack of effective action onto the GOP… or the courts that don’t follow through with action after the administration defies court orders.
Agree. Im one who keeps blaming my party. They are limited in what they can do at this time.
No, it’s a circus. So many incompetent
Bravo, Senator Van Hollen.
Must be a democrat, for sure
Absolutely!! Because Republicans are too busy worshipping their Golden Shower King
And kissing his ring.
I think he is a hero. I think all those sent to El Salvador need to come back and be given the chance to prove their innocence. Not next week, now. He kidnapped them all!
The excuse they give is that it would take forever to give them all due process. I believe JD said that .
Good. It doesn’t matter how long it takes. What matters is that due process is the law and not debatable.
If Vance, a Yale law school graduate,said that, he should be impeached.
Who cares what Vance thinks..He needs to go to.. ALL of them !!!
Disbarred also!
He’s worse than the king.
JD will make any excuse to stay in the “good graces” of the Trump circle. He is a wimp.
He’s actually staying in the good graces of Theil who paid for him to be VP.
Haven’t heard my senators do anything. Wonder why two democratic senators are so damn quiet while the brown shirts run wild through the streets.
Doing things legally takes time. FOTUS rants often about how unfairly he's treated by the legal system
Because Chump is a whining, GUILTY toddler.
Trump also said it on Tuesday the 22nd, he said he's not bringing Garcia back when he'll get to sit around for two years waiting to go to court. We citizens need to insist that Trump listens to the Supreme Court
That will go over like a Lead Balloon said Keith Moon
Don’t be so gloomy and I mean it. Anybody want a peanut?
Of course Vance said that. Because he is just as corrupt as Chump.
Senator Van Hollen is so fabulous 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
This is sickening. I hold every republican accountable for this.
And soon the democrats for not doing enough to stop Trump.
Thank you Senator Van Hollen
Thank you, and please keep up the pressure!
Good to see that one has a spine. Looking forward to seeing how many more there are to stand upright and do the right thing.
Thank you!!! Keep fighting for these innocent people! This is not 1930s Germany..!
Finally, someone is making a bold move to get this man freed. I am not sure why Americans are not understanding that this is just the beginning, Trump has said so. It could be anyone, at any time, for any reason. They no longer care if you have a criminal record or not. Thank you Senator Van Hollen for being a voice and a stand for your LEGAL constituent. May Kilmar be freed.
Thank you Senator! Trump and his administration are nothing but loose cannons and should be shut down. Keep it up.
TRUMP AND HIS REGIME PEOPLE NEED TO BE REMOVED FROM THE FEDERAL GOVT. TRUMP, MUSK & OTHERS NEED TO BE IN JAIL AND PROSECUTED FOR THEIR CRIMES.
Kudos for him taking it to the next level to expose the rampant corruption, but also to expose how downright evil these people are.
Thank you Senator Van Hollen for standing up to tyranny.
I appreciate Senator Van Hollen doing what he can.
Thank you keep the pressure on
Excellent work, Senator Van Hollen. Keep talking. Loud and proud. Americans haven’t heard the truth in so long, your observations and comments are like manna from Heaven. Continue to speak the truth about the crimes of the Trump regime. No more illegal deportations! No more kidnapping immigrants and lying to deprive them of their freedom. Well done, sir!