Title: Trump and El Salvador President Bukele Discuss Expelling U.S. Criminals: A Breaking Controversy
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U.S.-El Salvador: Trump and Bukele Discuss Controversial Criminal Expulsion Plan
— U.S. President Donald Trump reignited controversy on Monday by proposing to expel seriously criminal U.S. citizens to other countries, following discussions with El Salvador President Nayib Bukele.
Trump’s Proposal: Expelling U.S. Citizens Who Commit Serious Crimes
In a statement to reporters, Trump suggested that Americans who commit heinous crimes should be stripped of their citizenship and sent away. “We have these local criminals… beating up old ladies, raping an 87-year-old woman…Bad people here too. Why are they special?” Trump questioned.
“I don’t know what the law is, but we have to comply with the law – but we also have to look at the criminals among us.”
Trump’s Meeting with El Salvador President Nayib Bukele
The exchanging of ideas took place during a White House meeting between Trump and El Salvador President Nayib Bukele. The two leaders reportedly discussed Bukele’s proposal to house criminals from other nations in El Salvador’s prison system.
“We have room,” Bukele replied when Trump suggested El Salvador must build more prisons.
Constitutional Concerns and Democratic Opposition
The U.S. Constitution provides protection for citizens, and the Supreme Court has ruled that Americans convicted of crimes retain their citizenship unless they commit acts that ultimately lead to citizenship renunciation. However, some rulings have stripped naturalized citizens of their citizenship for illegal naturalization.
Democratic representatives have criticized Trump’s remarks. Rep. Gregory Meeks of New York stated, “The idea of sending American citizens to foreign prisons… is a shameless attack on our constitution and democracy.” Rep. Sarah McBride of Delaware echoed, “We will not exile our citizens – we uphold the rule of law.”
FAQs
- Q: Has the U.S. government expelled illegal immigrants to other countries before?
A: Yes, the U.S. has previously expelled illegal immigrants to their home countries, including over 240 aliens involved in criminal activity elsewhere in 2021.
- Q: What is the MS-13 gang?
A: MS-13 is a transnational criminal gang originating in Central America, largely composed of Salvadoran immigrants. The U.S. has designated it a transnational criminal organization and a foreign terrorist organization.
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