Democrats rushed to defend Kilmar Abrego Garcia, an illegal alien deported by President Donald Trump’s administration after he was accused of being an MS-13 gang member, human smuggler, and domestic abuser.
According to Breitbart, Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) was one of those Democrats, however, he's now seemingly changing his tune and reportedly distancing himself from the accused MS-13 gang member.
U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi recently announced serious charges against Garcia, and his fanbase in the liberal media and the Democratic Party ranks are suddenly pretty quiet about him.
Garcia will be extradited back to the United States to face charges.
Bondi's Department of Justice released a bombshell, 10-page indictment detailing the serious charges Garcia faces, most of which are disgusting patterns of sick behavior, including abuse and human smuggling.
Breitbart noted:
In Bondi’s announcement on Friday, she detailed the charges against Abrego Garcia — accusing him of being part of a massive human smuggling network that runs from Mexico well into the interior of the United States.
“This is especially disturbing … Garcia, is also alleged with transporting minor children. The defendant traded the innocence of minor children for profit. There are even more disturbing facts that the grand jury uncovered,” the statement read.
The indictment papers got even worse, detailing Garcia's various illegal activities.
"The defendant abused undocumented alien females, according to co-conspirators who were under his control while transporting them throughout our country. This defendant trafficked firearms and narcotics throughout our country on multiple occasions," it read.
Van Hollen might try to downplay his involvement, but he was deeply involved in attempting to return Garcia back to the United States.
Van Hollen released a statement on social media after the charges saying it's not "about the man," rather it's about the "constitution."
After months of ignoring our Constitution, it seems the Trump Admin has relented to our demands for compliance with court orders and due process for Kilmar Abrego Garcia.
This has never been about the man—it’s about his constitutional rights & the rights of all.
Full statement: pic.twitter.com/q28RLNEj2S
— Senator Chris Van Hollen (@ChrisVanHollen) June 6, 2025
Social media users also slammed Van Hollen.
"Great job Chris! Now your party will be defending in the midterms your choice to advocate tirelessly for the return of a soon to be convicted human trafficking, wife beater to the United States. Best of luck!" one X user wrote.
