Deported Gang Members, Rogue Judges, and Panicking Democrats—Trump Isn’t Backing Down
The Left tried to sell America a sob story. Trump delivered receipts, and now their narrative’s bleeding out in real time.
Good Morning, it’s Thursday, April 17th, 2025.
Today’s edition rips the mask off one of the Left’s biggest lies yet. The man they painted as a “wrongfully deported Maryland father”? Turns out he’s a known MS-13 associate, caught with gang members, flagged in a homicide probe, and deported legally. But now, a federal judge is threatening to jail Trump officials if they don’t bring him—and others like him—back into the country. Meanwhile, a Senate Democrat flew to El Salvador demanding access and got laughed out of the prison. Trump’s response? Keep building the floating wall, expand the deportations, and tell the courts they don’t run immigration. This is what real leadership looks like—unapologetic, fact-based, and willing to confront the rot head-on.
MS-13 Ties Confirmed: The “Wrongfully Deported Maryland Father” Was a Known Gang Associate
The Left's sob story just blew up in their face—and the documents prove it.
Newly released records from the Department of Justice show that Kilmar Abrego Garcia—the man Democrats and legacy media have paraded as a victim of Trump’s immigration crackdown—wasn’t just some dad trying to make ends meet. He was arrested in a Home Depot parking lot in 2019 with known MS-13 gang members, was dressed in gang-affiliated clothing, and was detained in connection to a homicide investigation. A confidential informant identified him as a verified MS-13 “Chequeo” with the gang moniker “Chele.”
Here’s what you need to know: Prince George’s County, Maryland flagged him during an active investigation. ICE processed him for deportation based on clear evidence—including gang ties, illegal reentry, and multiple ignored court summons. He had no asylum claim, and even immigration judges deemed him a flight risk and a danger to the public. Yet the Left, led by Sen. Chris Van Hollen, still wants him back.
Why it matters: This isn’t about one guy—it’s about a full-blown media operation designed to make Trump’s lawful immigration enforcement look like oppression. Democrats built a narrative around a man tied to MS-13, then used it to attack Trump in court, the press, and Congress.
What they’re hiding: The Biden admin had four years to review this guy’s file. They didn’t. They let him slip through on a narrative—and now they want Trump to undo it all to save face. El Salvador’s president called it “preposterous.” Trump called it what it is: protecting America.
What they don’t want you to see: "Abrego-Garcia was loitering with three other men either known or suspected MS-13… one had a violent criminal history… he was wearing a hoodie and Bulls hat, both associated with the gang… and a confidential informant confirmed his status and rank." All of that from the DOJ’s own files.
Bottom line: Democrats tried to turn a gang-affiliated illegal into a martyr. Instead, they exposed how far they’re willing to go to protect the narrative—even if it means dragging a killer back into the country. Trump’s not budging. And neither should we.
Read more: RedState
Judge Threatens Trump Officials with Contempt—for Deported Gang Members Already Out of the Country
Welcome to the upside-down legal system where judges want MS-13 flown back into the country—and they’re threatening jail time if Trump refuses.
U.S. District Judge James Boasberg has declared “probable cause” to hold President Trump’s administration in contempt for not reversing two deportation flights that already delivered nearly 300 gang members to El Salvador. Yes, you read that right: Trump used the Alien Enemies Act to deport violent members of MS-13 and Tren de Aragua, and now Boasberg wants them back. The kicker? The Supreme Court already vacated Boasberg’s restraining order—but he claims the administration violated it before the ruling came down.
Why it matters: This is judicial overreach on steroids. Boasberg’s tantrum is about punishing Trump, not enforcing justice. His ruling suggests that even a legally flawed court order must be obeyed—no matter how absurd—because the government isn't allowed to think for itself.
What they’re hiding: Attorney General Pam Bondi invoked the state secrets privilege to block further disclosure of flight info and identities of deported individuals. Why? Because national security comes first. Boasberg doesn’t care—he’s trying to force the Trump administration to “purge the contempt” or face prosecution.
The real impact? If this stands, activist judges can order the Executive Branch to undo lawful deportations after the fact. It’s a direct assault on presidential power, border sovereignty, and basic common sense.
Read more: Breitbart
El Salvador Tells Senate Democrat: You’re Not Seeing the Deportee—Try the Embassy
Senator Chris Van Hollen flew to El Salvador to play hero—and got shut down before he could even pick up a phone.
Van Hollen attempted to visit Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the MS-13-linked deportee whose case has become the Left’s favorite anti-Trump talking point. But El Salvador’s government denied his request to enter the high-security CECOT prison, telling him any access had to be arranged ahead of time—or through the American embassy. Even his plea for a phone call was turned down.
Key point: Van Hollen is the same senator publicly accusing the Trump administration of “illegally banishing” Abrego Garcia. But now it’s clear—El Salvador doesn’t take orders from virtue-signaling tourists.
The liberal hypocrisy is off the charts. The same Democrats who shriek about “sovereignty” when Trump enforces immigration law are now trying to overrule a foreign government’s prison policy to score points back home.
What’s really happening: The Trump administration isn’t backing down. National Security Adviser Mike Waltz called Van Hollen’s stunt what it was: a desperate photo-op to protect the narrative, not the law. Meanwhile, White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller confirmed Garcia’s deportation was legally ordered in 2019 and carried out in accordance with federal law.
Abrego Garcia isn’t a victim—he’s a convicted illegal with known gang ties. And El Salvador just reminded everyone who actually controls their borders.
Read more: Daily Wire
Trump Greenlights 17 Miles of Floating Buoy Wall Along the Rio Grande
It’s official—Trump’s building the wall in the water, and it’s already making the border cartel sweat.
The administration will install 17 miles of floating buoy barriers in the Rio Grande Valley, the nation’s busiest illegal crossing point. These buoys, first tested by Texas Governor Greg Abbott in 2023, are now being deployed at scale under Trump’s authority. And here’s the kicker: illegal crossings in test zones dropped by over 90%. The Border Patrol backed the plan years ago, but it was scrapped under Biden. Now, it’s back—and bigger.
This is the data the Left won’t show you: In 2023, the Del Rio sector alone saw over 26,000 illegal arrests in a single month. After Abbott’s buoys went up, crossings plummeted. Biden tried to sue Texas to take them down. Trump is now expanding them—with full federal muscle behind it.
The real-world impact? Smugglers are rerouting. Crossers are backing off. And Biden’s open border legacy is getting shredded, one floating wall at a time.
What comes next: Customs and Border Protection says “hundreds of miles” of new wall construction is in planning. The buoys are just the beginning. Trump’s not just sealing the border—he’s redefining it.
Read more: Washington Examiner
Rachel Morin’s Mother Slams Senator’s Focus on Deported Gang Member
Patty Morin, mother of Rachel Morin—a Maryland woman raped and murdered by an illegal immigrant—criticized Senator Chris Van Hollen for prioritizing the return of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a deported Salvadoran national with alleged MS-13 ties. Morin questioned why her daughter's tragic death received less attention than efforts to bring back a non-citizen with a criminal background. Fox NewsHarvard Faces Financial Consequences Over Federal Funding
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—Thomas Jefferson
Thanks for riding with The Daily Briefing, where we don’t just report on the chaos—we expose the people who create it. The truth is out: Democrats backed a gang-linked criminal to score political points. Judges are trying to override immigration law. And the media is once again playing dumb. Trump’s not just refusing to play along—he’s rewriting the rules.
They thought calling him “racist” would stop him.
Turns out the only thing it stopped was their own credibility.
~ Scott 🇺🇸
P.S. Be honest—did today’s main story blow your mind? They really tried to turn a verified gang associate into a martyr. I want your take: Should Trump defy these court threats outright? Or is there a smarter power play here? Hit reply. Let’s game this out like it’s a war room—because it is.
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