Van Hollen’s trip to San Salvador on April 17, 2025, was a taxpayer-funded publicity stunt. Meeting Abrego Garcia in a hotel after being denied prison access, he prioritized a gang member over his constituents. This wasn’t compassion—it was grandstanding to appease the far-left. If Democrats cared about families, they’d focus on Americans struggling with crime and economic hardship, not illegal immigrants tied to terrorism. Van Hollen’s energy could have aided veterans or addressed the opioid crisis, but he chose a criminal instead.
Congress must act. Van Hollen’s trip was a betrayal of public trust, using taxpayer dollars to advocate for a terrorist-affiliated illegal immigrant. No constituent demanded this. A formal censure is warranted to hold him accountable and signal that elected officials must prioritize Americans, not criminals. Failure to act risks further eroding faith in our institutions.
