The wife of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the man mistakenly deported to El Salvador by the US government, revealed that she had filed a civil protective order against him in 2021 as a precaution, emphasizing that they had resolved their issues. The Department of Homeland Security portrayed Abrego Garcia as an MS-13 gang member, despite no criminal charges against him. Abrego Garcia’s wife denied the gang affiliation claims and highlighted their private resolution of the disagreement that led to the protective order.

She expressed disappointment in ICE’s deportation of Abrego Garcia to a country where he faced danger, emphasizing his role as a loving partner and father. The Trump administration criticized the media’s portrayal of Abrego Garcia and defended the deportation decision. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt questioned the positive image of Abrego Garcia and criticized Maryland Senator Chris Van Hollen for advocating on his behalf.

Leavitt also highlighted a tragic incident involving Rachel Morin, who was murdered by an illegal alien from El Salvador in 2023, underscoring the administration’s stance on immigration policy. The convicted assailant, Victor Martinez-Hernandez, was found guilty of Morin’s murder and rape. The administration’s handling of Abrego Garcia’s case and its immigration narrative continue to spark debate and scrutiny.