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Sen. Van Hollen Denies Margarita Claims, Criticizes Bukele

4/20/2025

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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., passionately denied allegations of sipping margaritas during a meeting in El Salvador, asserting the drinks were merely a setup. He condemned President Bukele and the Trump administration for diverting attention from a pressing constitutional crisis tied to the deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a suspected gang member, pledging to fight against funding for Garcia's detention.

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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., passionately denied allegations of sipping margaritas during a meeting in El Salvador, asserting the drinks were merely a setup. He condemned President Bukele and the Trump administration for diverting attention from a pressing constitutional crisis tied to the deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a suspected gang member, pledging to fight against funding for Garcia's detention.