Trump Says He Could Free Abrego Garcia From El Salvador, but Won't

[SunSeeker]

Source: NY Times

Trump’s comments undermined previous statements by his top aides and were a blunt sign of his administration’s intention to double down and defy the courts. President Trump, whose administration has insisted it could not bring Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia back from El Salvador to the United States, said he does have the ability to help return the wrongly deported Maryland man, but is not willing to do so because he believes he is a gang member.

“You could get him back, there’s a phone on this desk,” said Terry Moran, an ABC News correspondent, noting a Supreme Court order to “facilitate” the release of Mr. Abrego Garcia.

“I could,” Mr. Trump replied.

“And if he were the gentleman that you say he is, I would do that,” Mr. Trump said. “But he is not.” Mr. Trump added that government lawyers do not want to help bring Mr. Abrego Garcia back to the United States.

Read more: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/29/us/politics/trump-abrego-garcia-deported.html

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Hey SCOTUS....time to schedule an OSC re Contempt!

[msongs]

1. reporter - but you are a 34 times convicted felon....why have u not resigned nt

[Trust_Reality]

2. Suggested message to "R" politicians...

DEFEND DEMOCRACY OR GET OUT. NOW.

One might also imitate a "It's time for you to leave the country" letter that some citizens have been receiving.

[TommyT139]

3. Evidently anyone can send one of those

...and then just say"Oopsie!"

[moniss]

4. Government lawyers have been

making claims in court that the US is unable to get him back. Lawyers knowingly filing false claims in court are risking discipline up to and including a loss of their license. Will a court have the guts to go to the mat over this behavior? They should but most likely will not and will just offer a scolding and a requirement to refile any motions etc.

We will see what the attack on the judiciary in Wisconsin brings. If the judges don't realize the moment they're in and get tough there will be more staged dramas, arrests of judges, refusal to comply with court orders etc.

[Baitball Blogger]

5. Yep. Full blown case of Contempt of Court.

[thesquanderer]

6. The SC has essentially given Trump immunity from any contempt of court charges.

Until/unless we get a congress willing to investigate/impeach/convict/remove for flagrant abuses of power and failure to uphold his oath of office, Trump is effectively a king, untouchable for anything he does in his capacity as president.

[Marthe48]

7. because he's an abusive mf

who gets off on sadism.

[JoseBalow]

8. The obvious follow-up: "So, you choose to deliberately defy the SCOTUS order?"

[travelingthrulife]

9. OK, lets arrest him for kidnapping then.

[Prairie Gates]

10. Someone should Brer Rabbit this fool

"I bet you can't get him freed. Yeah, you keep saying so, but I bet you can't. Like the DOJ lawyers say, you have no jurisdiction there. Nope, you can't get it done, even if you wanted to."

[Kid Berwyn]

11. Appoint Merrick Garland Special Prosecutor

That will energize just us. Maybe. Possibly. Might. A chance…small one…send a letter…have a hearing…reconvene in a few months…

Trump is in contempt of the Constitution.

[republianmushroom]

12. Trump spouts a lot of bull shit

and that is just what it is, bull shit, seeking attention.

Roberts Your mess, FIX IT !

[PortTack]

13. The f..ker will have to release him. He's using this to garner attention. Ahole needs to be in jail!

[Justice matters.]

14. "I run the US and the world"

Convicted but never punished 78 y-o demented mad king said "But he is not" ... annnnnd? Anyone? Bueller?

[Evolve Dammit]

15. What an absolute monster this POS is. Zero humanity. Not capable. n/t

[ConstanceCee]

16. Of Course

Of course he would say that. This makes him sound more powerful and more racist and tough.

[Dyedinthewoolliberal]

17. See?

Now he's just being intentionally cruel. It must suck to be him.................