THE DAILY BLAST with Greg Sargent

“Horrifying”: Trump’s Angry New Rants to Media Openly Defy SCOTUS

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Apr 15, 2025
Asawin Suebsaeng, a senior political reporter at Rolling Stone and adjunct journalism professor, delves into Trump’s alarming actions and rants following his meeting with El Salvador’s Nayib Bukele. They discuss Trump’s brazen defiance of the Supreme Court regarding deportations, labeling his intentions as 'horrifying.' Suebsaeng highlights the increasing embrace of far-right authoritarianism and the dangerous implications of proposed deportations of U.S. citizens, raising serious concerns about the state of democracy.
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Trump Defies SCOTUS

  • Trump openly defies the Supreme Court's ruling on Abrego-Garcia's deportation.
  • He labels Abrego-Garcia a criminal despite lack of charges, contradicting the rule of law.
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Bondi's False Claim

  • Pam Bondi falsely claims El Salvador's decision dictates Abrego-Garcia's return.
  • The US government can request his return to comply with the Supreme Court.
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Reasons for Non-Compliance

  • The Trump administration refuses to repatriate Abrego-Garcia for several reasons.
  • These include avoiding negative press, fear of legal precedent, and propaganda efforts.
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