Sen. Van Hollen claims margaritas were planted by El Salvador gov't during meeting with alleged MS-13 gangbanger Kilmar Abrego Garcia

Democratic Senator Chris Van Hollen accused the government of El Salvador of staging a meeting with accused MS-13 soldier Kilmar Abrego Garcia by placing margarita cocktails in front of them to create a false impression of luxury. Despite the setup, Van Hollen emphasized no drinks were consumed. He criticized El Salvador President Nayib Bukele for his deceptive portrayal of Garcia's conditions in prison. The senator recounted previous resistance from Salvadoran officials, hinting at a broader agenda to manipulate perceptions regarding the nation's prison policies.

Van Hollen asserted that the photo op with Kilmar Abrego Garcia was staged by Salvadoran officials, claiming margaritas were placed to misrepresent the prisoner’s conditions.

Van Hollen criticized the El Salvador government for its deceptive tactics, noting, 'This is a lesson into the lengths that President Bukele will do to deceive people about what's going on.'

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