The intense discussion regarding the deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a citizen of El Salvador, became a focal point on The Five during a heated confrontation between co-hosts Jessica Tarlov and Jeanine Pirro. Central to the discussion was the contentious decision by the Trump administration to deport Garcia to El Salvador, which the White House acknowledged as an ‘administrative error.’ While Pirro supported the administration’s stance, Tarlov fervently opposed it, emphasizing the absence of proof regarding Garcia’s connections to gangs and the wider consequences of erroneous deportations.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Maryland resident for more than ten years, was deported to El Salvador in March 2025, despite holding a valid work permit in the United States. Garcia entered the U.S. unlawfully in 2011 but was permitted to stay due to his work visa. His deportation occurred following allegations of his association with the MS-13 gang, a claim that has faced significant dispute.
The Trump administration defended Garcia’s deportation by categorizing him as a perilous gang affiliate associated with MS-13, an organization recently classified as a terrorist group by the U.S. government. Nevertheless, Garcia faced no formal charges, nor had he ever been convicted of membership in the infamous gang. This inconsistency intensified the debate, as the rationale for Garcia’s deportation was shrouded in uncertainty, with detractors highlighting the absence of substantial evidence to corroborate the allegations.
During the intense debate, Pirro voiced her unwavering endorsement of the actions taken by the Trump administration. She stated, ‘The constitutional crisis is of no concern to me,’ while advocating for the deportation as an essential measure for safeguarding national security. Pirro contended that Garcia’s deportation was warranted because of his purported ties to MS-13 and the threat he represented to the safety of American citizens.
