Kilmar Abrego Garcia was deported and is back HOME in El Salvador where he belongs thanks to President Trump’s swift action to secure our border and make America safe again. Garcia is a member of MS-13, a transnational criminal gang known for some of the most brutal, violent crimes imaginable. MS-13 members have raped, tortured, and murdered Americans in cold blood. They’ve beheaded their victims, used machetes to carry out executions, and trafficked women and children across our border. Garcia invaded our country illegally, broke our laws, and according to his own wife, abused her. He’s exactly the kind of dangerous thug President Trump promised to remove, and he did. Yet while President Trump is protecting American lives, Democrats are working overtime to bring this animal back. They’re fighting harder for an MS-13 gang member than they ever have for the victims of his cartel’s violence.
| Claim | Result | Source Reference | Source Quote |
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| Kilmar Abrego Garcia was deported to El Salvador due to President Trump's actions. | rejected | https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/14/us/politics/abrego-garcia-trump-deportations-el-salvador.html | the deportation of a Maryland man to El Salvador last month, blatantly contradicting other members of the administration who have maintained for weeks that his expulsion was an “administrative error.” |
| Kilmar Abrego Garcia was deported to El Salvador due to President Trump's actions. | rejected | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/politics/immigration/2025/04/15/salvadoran-immigrant-wrongfully-deported-what-to-know/83108512007/ | The Trump administration admitted that Abrego García's deportation was "an administrative error"... |
| Kilmar Abrego Garcia is a member of MS-13. | rejected | https://www.rollingstone.com/politics/politics-news/trump-administration-lies-kilmar-abrego-garcia-explained-1235318906/ | Trump officials have repeatedly described Abrego Garcia as a gang member, particularly a member of MS-13. J.D. Vance even called him a “convicted MS-13 gang member.” There is no actual evidence of this. |
| Kilmar Abrego Garcia is a member of MS-13. | verified | https://www.dhs.gov/news/2025/04/14/icymi-dhs-sets-record-straight-about-kilmar-abrego-garcia | He is a MS-13 gang member. |
| MS-13 members have committed violent crimes such as rape, torture, and murder in the United States. | inconclusive | https://www.justice.gov/usao-edny/pr/three-high-ranking-ms-13-gang-members-plead-guilty-racketeering-charges-connection | |
| MS-13 members have committed violent crimes such as rape, torture, and murder in the United States. | rejected | https://www.lawyer-monthly.com/2025/01/ms-13-the-worlds-most-brutal-gang/ | The gang's members are known for their willingness to engage in horrific acts of violence, including murder, assault, and torture, often using machetes and other crude weapons. |
| Democrats are advocating for the return of Kilmar Abrego Garcia to the US. | verified | https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/congress/democratic-lawmakers-say-ll-travel-el-salvador-push-kilmar-abrego-garc-rcna201279 | Several Democratic lawmakers have said this week that they are willing to travel to El Salvador to seek the man's release. |
| Democrats are advocating for the return of Kilmar Abrego Garcia to the US. | verified | https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c20z63gr8mzo | Democrats and others have pushed for the Trump administration to bring Mr Ábrego García home - while a judge has ordered the government to "facilitate" his return |
🤖 Conclusion [35/100]: The statement about Kilmar Abrego Garcia is only partially truthful, with many key claims being rejected or lacking clear evidence.
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Deportation by Trump’s actions: Contrary to the claim, multiple sources clearly indicate that Garcia's deportation was labeled as an "administrative error" by the Trump Administration, thus casting significant doubt on the assertion that it was a deliberate action by President Trump. These sources not only reject the idea of purposeful deportation due to Trump's policies but also contradict the narrative of swift decisive action.
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MS-13 Association: The assertion of Garcia being an MS-13 gang member is contradictory. While one source from DHS claims he is a member, other sources including a credible news outlet disprove it, noting that there is no substantial evidence supporting the allegation. This inconsistency indicates a high level of uncertainty and lack of credible evidence supporting the claim.
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Crimes by MS-13 Members: The statement references horrific crimes perpetrated by MS-13, which is generally supported by historical accounts of the gang's activities, though the specific claims made in the context of the statement lack detailed evidence linking directly to Garcia or recent, verified cases.
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Democratic Actions: The claim that Democrats are advocating for his return is well-supported by multiple sources, where it is noted that some Democratic lawmakers actively pursued Garcia's return, indicating strong political motivations counter to those stated by Republicans in the narrative.
Given the evidence presented, the overall narrative seems to be primarily political in nature, containing several unverifiable or rejected claims, and thus scores relatively low on the truthfulness scale. The statement contains factual inaccuracies, as indicated by the rejection of several core claims, particularly around the reasons for deportation and the gang membership. Therefore, this statement is only partially truthful.