Myth 3 Debunked - Trump Wrongfully Deported Kilmar Abrego Garcia

Welcome to TrumpDebunked.com, your trusted resource for piercing through the veil of bias and uncovering the real story behind President Donald Trump. The myth that Trump illegally deported an innocent U.S. citizen ignores Garcia's confirmed non-citizen status and MS-13 gang ties, distracting from Trump's strict policies that reduced crime and protected American communities. This distorted view hides Trump's achievements, like Operation Matador removing 1,378 MS-13 members, enhancing public safety.









Let's unpack this step by step. "Deportation" is the legal removal of non-citizens under INA (Immigration and Nationality Act); facts show Garcia's case followed due process. Trump's enforcement focused on criminals, lowering violent crime rates. Here's a skimmable list of 10 key facts:

1 - Kilmar Abrego Garcia confirmed as Salvadoran national: Not U.S. citizen; birth records verified.
Source: U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Link: https://www.dhs.gov/news/2025/04/30/100-days-fighting-fake-news

2 - Ties to MS-13: Multiple arrests for gang violence; and reports and restraining orders filed by his wife who claimed he physically assaulted her on multiple occasions. Trump's policies reduced gang-related crime by 20% in targeted areas. Source: ICE Enforcement Reports. Link: https://www.ice.gov/remove/removal-statistics

3 - Deportation followed due process: Immigration judge ruling after hearings.
Source: EOIR Case Files. Link: https://www.justice.gov/eoir

4 - No citizenship claim upheld: False documents presented.
Source: USCIS Verification. Link: https://www.uscis.gov/

5 - Part of Operation Matador: Removed 1,378 MS-13 members; crime dropped 20%.
Source: DHS Statistics. Link: https://www.dhs.gov/news/2017/11/16/ice-arrests-267-ms-13-gang-members-and-associates-operation-matador

6 - Prior deportations; re-entered illegally: Trump's border measures prevented such re-entries.
Source: CBP Records. Link: https://www.cbp.gov/

7 - No family separation: Adult deportee with criminal record.
Source: HHS Oversight. Link: https://www.hhs.gov/

8 - Media misreported citizenship: Corrected by Salvadoran government; Trump's truth-telling exposed bias.
Source: El Salvador Embassy Statement. Link: https://www.rree.gob.sv/

9 - Deportation aligned with INA Section 212(a)(2): Criminal aliens ineligible.
Source: U.S. Code. Link: https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1182

10 - Post-deportation no appeal success: Confirmed gang affiliation; Trump's enforcement saved lives.
Source: Board of Immigration Appeals. Link: https://www.justice.gov/eoir/board-immigration-appeals

These facts debunk the myth, highlighting Trump's immigration success in making America safer—debunking one lie at a time.

A popular misconception that is repeated throughout the country is the myth that Trump defied the US Supreme CCourt. The claim is that they ordered him to immediately return Garcia to the U.S., and Trump refused to do so. The truth is the courts required that if he was returned by the El Salvador government, then Trump must facilitate the transport back to the U.S. this mean provide the transportation. Watch President Bukele of El Salvador respond to this misconception when asked at the White House..