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Trump & Bukele Spar with CNN, Terrorists Arrested, Harvard Loses Billions | April 15, 2025
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Quick takeaways
- The contentious dialogue between President Trump and CNN highlighted the complexities of immigration laws and the role of media in shaping public perception.
- Harvard University’s decision to defy federal civil rights laws has resulted in significant financial repercussions, demonstrating the conflict between institutional policies and legal requirements.
Deep dives
Discussion on Illegals and Terrorism at the White House
The meeting between President Trump and President Bukele of El Salvador focused on the issue of housing criminal illegal aliens, specifically members of gangs like MS-13, which the State Department has designated as a terrorist organization. Tension arose during a CNN interview when anchor Caitlin Collins questioned Trump about the Supreme Court's ruling regarding Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a member of MS-13, and whether the U.S. would facilitate his return to El Salvador. Trump emphasized that the federal government must allow for a judicial hearing on Garcia's status, which had been misreported by some media as a requirement for his return. Both leaders clarified that it remains El Salvador's decision to handle his status, and Bukele firmly rejected any notion of smuggling him back into the U.S., asserting that releasing criminals would reverse El Salvador's progress in safety.
