The article centers on the Trump administration's controversial deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia to El Salvador, despite a court order preventing his deportation. The White House further fueled the controversy by mocking Abrego Garcia on social media using a manipulated image of Obama's campaign poster.
The White House's X and Instagram accounts shared an image of Abrego Garcia with the word 'MS-13' replacing 'HOPE' from Obama's iconic 'HOPE' poster, alongside the caption 'Not a Maryland Dad'. This action has faced significant criticism for its inflammatory and insensitive nature.
Abrego Garcia's deportation was deemed illegal, and a judge, later backed by the Supreme Court, ordered his return. However, the Trump administration not only disobeyed the order but has also launched a smear campaign against him, alleging his involvement in the MS-13 gang.
The Trump administration's actions have severely impacted Abrego Garcia's family. The Department of Homeland Security's release of his wife's address forced her and her children into hiding. The administration has also cast aspersions on the wife's motivations to want her husband back, alleging past domestic violence.
Abrego Garcia came to the US at 16 to escape gang threats in El Salvador. After marriage in detention, he was granted legal status due to potential gang violence if returned to El Salvador. The article highlights the irony of his original arrival as a refugee and his subsequent treatment by the administration.