Apple News Today On the ground in El Salvador with the men deported there by the U.S.
Mar 26, 2025
Recently, Venezuelans were unjustly labeled as gang members by the U.S. and deported to El Salvador, where they faced dire detention conditions. A photojournalist provides a harrowing account of their traumatic arrival. The podcast also discusses a contentious congressional hearing about the mishandling of classified information and the Trump administration's aggressive stance on deporting pro-Palestinian student protesters. From personal stories to political implications, the struggles of these deported individuals echo broader societal issues.
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Classified Information Leak
- A group chat with government officials and a journalist, Jeffrey Goldberg, discussed war plans.
- Officials denied sharing classified info; Goldberg claimed otherwise, leading to a public dispute.
Student Deportations and Free Speech
- The Trump administration is deporting students involved in pro-Palestinian demonstrations.
- This raises questions about free speech rights for non-citizens.
Interview with Troy Edgar
- NPR's Michelle Martin interviewed DHS Deputy Secretary Troy Edgar about the arrest of Mahmoud Khalil.
- Edgar struggled to explain what Khalil did that qualified as terrorist activity.