White House Press Secretary Calls Out Democrats and Media for Trafficking Defense of Suspect

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt criticized Democrats and the media for defending suspected MS-13 member Kilmar Abrego Garcia, an undocumented immigrant accused of human trafficking, during a deposition. Leavitt condemned what she called 'outrageous' media coverage that downplays Garcia's alleged crimes.

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt criticized Democrats and the media for defending suspected human trafficker Kilmar Abrego Garcia, an illegal immigrant linked to MS-13, accusing them of portraying him in a favorable light. Leavitt's comments came after Garcia was deposed by authorities. The White House is seeking to shift the narrative away from Garcia's alleged crimes and toward his immigration status. Leavitt's remarks reflect a growing Republican effort to politicize the issue of undocumented immigrants and their involvement with organized crime groups.

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