Attorney General Pam Bondi has unequivocally stated that Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Salvadoran national deported to El Salvador, should not be referred to as a "Maryland man."
Instead, Bondi emphasized that Garcia is a dangerous individual with confirmed ties to the infamous MS-13 gang, and she assured the public that he is "not coming back to our country."
Garcia's history in the United States began with his illegal entry in 2011 as a teenager. In 2019, he was granted "withholding of removal" status after claiming potential gang violence in El Salvador. However, two separate U.S. judges have determined that Garcia is indeed a member of MS-13. According to Gateway Pundit, Bondi addressed the situation during a press conference, firmly stating, "He is not coming back to our country. President Bukele said he was not sending him back. Thats the end of the story."
Bondi further elaborated on the matter, asserting, "If he wanted to send him back, we would give him a plane ride back," referring to President Bukele of El Salvador. She dismissed any notion that Garcia would remain in the United States, emphasizing, "There was no situation ever where he was going to stay in this country. None, none."
The Supreme Court's ruling that the United States must "facilitate" Garcia's return has been interpreted by Bondi as merely requiring the provision of a plane if President Bukele decides to send him back. Despite debates in liberal media questioning Garcia's gang affiliation, Bondi firmly rejected these claims. She stated, "He is an illegal alien who has been living illegally in our country from El Salvador. ICE testified, and an immigration judge ruled, he was a member of MS-13. An appellate judge ruled he was a member of MS-13. Hard stop."
Bondi clarified that Garcia's deportation was completed, although an additional step in paperwork was needed. She noted that MS-13 is now recognized as a foreign terrorist organization (FTO), which would have complicated Garcia's return. "He would have come back, had one extra step of paperwork and gone back again," she explained.
In her concluding remarks, Bondi reiterated Garcia's current status, stating, "hes from El Salvador. Hes in El Salvador, and thats where the president plans on keeping him." This stance underscores the importance of maintaining national security and upholding immigration laws to protect American citizens from potential threats posed by individuals with criminal affiliations.
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