Why Trump is sending Venezuelans to El Salvador

This episode explores the Trump administration's aggressive immigration policies and their impact on Venezuelan migrants, specifically focusing on the mass deportations to El Salvador. Against the backdrop of the Trump administration's campaign promise to deport thousands of immigrants, the interview details the swift and often messy implementation of these policies, leading to numerous lawsuits alleging due process violations. More significantly, the discussion highlights the case of Carlos Daniel Terán, an 18-year-old Venezuelan migrant who was detained and deported despite having entered the U.S. legally and having no criminal record in the country. For instance, the use of the Alien Enemies Act and the lack of transparency surrounding the deportations are discussed, along with the questionable criteria used to identify individuals as members of the Tren de Aragua criminal organization. The interview also features the experiences of other families whose loved ones were deported, revealing their struggles and the formation of a support network. Finally, the episode concludes by examining the broader implications of these policies, including the erosion of due process, the creation of a climate of fear among immigrants, and the impact on the perception of the "American dream."