United States President Donald Trump has strongly defended the recent deportation of Kilmar Abergo Garcia, criticizing Democrats for advocating Garcia’s return to the country. Garcia was deported to El Salvador following what has been described as a clerical error, prompting calls from some Democratic officials for his re-entry into the U.S.

In a post on Truth Social, President Trump responded to the controversy by highlighting images of Garcia’s tattoos, which he claimed are affiliated with the violent gang MS-13. “Democrats said he is not a member of MS-13, even though he’s got MS-13 tattooed onto his knuckles,” Trump wrote, adding that two respected courts found him to be a gang member and noted incidents of domestic violence involving his wife.

Trump used the moment to reinforce his administration’s stance on immigration enforcement, stating, “I was elected to take bad people out of the United States, among other things. I must be allowed to do my job.” His remarks come amid heightened political debate over deportation policies and the handling of cases involving alleged gang affiliations.

The image of Garcia’s tattoos was prominently displayed in the president’s post, serving as visual evidence to support his claim. Trump’s critics, however, argue that the deportation was mishandled and that individuals should not be removed without due process or proper review.

Democrats calling for Garcia’s return have emphasized the clerical nature of the error and questioned whether proper legal channels were followed. The case has since sparked renewed tensions between the White House and congressional Democrats over immigration enforcement and civil liberties.

As the debate intensifies, Trump remains steadfast in framing the deportation as a justified action in line with his administration’s broader immigration agenda, centered on national security and the removal of individuals with alleged criminal ties.