President Donald Trump acknowledged the possibility of securing the return of Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia, a Maryland man mistakenly deported to El Salvador, but expressed unwillingness to do so. This stance contradicts previous claims made by his administration that the US lacks the power to facilitate Garcia's return, despite a Supreme Court ruling mandating such action. Abrego Garcia was deported after being misidentified as an MS-13 gang member due to his tattoos, despite a 2019 court ruling that prohibited his deportation to El Salvador for safety concerns. Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele has refused to release Garcia, labeling him a terrorist, while US legal officials argue over jurisdictional power. The situation has sparked protests and raised questions about the US administration's compliance with legal obligations and the validity of the gang affiliation claims against Garcia.

President Trump admitted he could facilitate Kilmar Abrego Garcia's return from El Salvador but refused to act, despite acknowledging the power of his position to influence such a decision.

Contradictory statements from Trump and his administration claim that the US cannot force El Salvador to return Garcia, even though a Supreme Court ruling mandates the US to aid in his return.

Garcia was deported due to an administrative error and claims of gang affiliation, despite a 2019 court ruling that barred his deportation to El Salvador due to threats against his life from local gangs.

El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele has stated his intention to keep Garcia detained, citing his alleged ties to the MS-13 gang, which both Garcia and his wife dispute.

Legal experts and a federal judge have expressed skepticism about the gang affiliation claims, pointing to the lack of evidence and the questionable basis of the tattoos linking Garcia to gang activities.

The deportation has become a focal point for protests against the Trump administration's immigration policies, highlighting issues of administrative errors and noncompliance with judicial rulings.

The Trump administration's handling of Garcia's case has been criticized for not acting in good faith and failing to provide necessary information to the overseeing judge, raising concerns about governmental transparency and accountability.