Democrats have found a new hill to die on—trying to bring back a deported Salvadoran man suspected of MS-13 ties. You read that right. Instead of fighting for American families or securing the border, House and Senate Democrats are planning trips to El Salvador to advocate for Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was deported under President Trump’s renewed immigration enforcement.

Senator Chris Van Hollen of Maryland made it clear he’s willing to travel abroad to demand Kilmar’s return. “Kilmar was illegally ABDUCTED and deported by the Trump Admin,” he posted, calling for him to be brought back to the U.S.—as if that’s a reasonable political priority in 2025.

That outburst alone might be stunning, but it gets worse. Axios reports that top House Democrats are trying to assemble a full-blown congressional delegation to travel to El Salvador and protest Trump’s deportation policy. And yes, taxpayers would foot the bill for this political theater.

If you’re wondering how any of this benefits Americans, you’re not alone.

For context, Kilmar Abrego Garcia isn’t a U.S. citizen. He’s from El Salvador, and that’s where he’s now been returned. El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele has made it clear he’s not interested in reversing that. So what’s the point of this whole circus? Apparently, to score political points with far-left immigration activists and embarrass the Trump administration—even if it means defending an alleged gang member over the safety of U.S. citizens.

This kind of behavior is political suicide, and conservative strategist Scott Jennings hit the nail on the head. On a recent panel, he called it “political malpractice” and asked what many Americans are already thinking: How did we get to a place where elected officials are more concerned about returning a deported illegal alien than standing up for murdered Americans like Rachel Morin or Laken Riley?

Democrats are rapidly becoming the party of 80/20 losses. They’ve embraced radical social issues like letting biological men play in women’s sports, defended open border chaos, and now they’re defending suspected gang members over law enforcement. It’s a messaging disaster—and a gift to the GOP.

Think about it: President Trump’s numbers on border security remain strong, even when he takes hits on economic polling. Why? Because Americans are sick of the crime, the fentanyl, the chaos—and now, the absurdity of watching Democrats line up to demand the return of an illegal alien with possible MS-13 connections.

While Democrats fly to El Salvador with media crews in tow, Trump’s team is quietly doing what voters want: enforcing immigration law and protecting Americans. That’s not controversial. That’s common sense.

And yet, Democrats can’t help themselves. They’re pouring time, energy, and taxpayer dollars into a lost cause that most voters either don’t understand or actively oppose. They’re not just out of touch—they’re campaigning against their own interests.

One panelist tried to argue Kilmar wasn’t criminally charged, so deporting him lacked “due process.” But as Jennings rightly replied, “So?” Immigration law allows for deportation without a criminal conviction, especially when national security concerns are in play. Democrats want to turn that into a scandal—one that further alienates voters already worried about safety, sovereignty, and lawlessness.

In the end, no matter how Democrats try to spin this, it won’t play well in the suburbs or with the working class. Americans don’t want more lectures about pronouns, sanctuary policies, or trans sports. They want sane borders, safe streets, and leaders who prioritize citizens over criminals.

If the Democratic Party wants to go to war over MS-13 suspects, they’ll soon find out just how alone they are—at the ballot box.