In an Oval Office conversation captured on video, President Trump expressed interest in the idea of sending U.S. prisoners, referred to as 'homegrown criminals,' to El Salvador's notorious prisons. He praised the country's prison facilities, stating they are 'great' and 'very strong.' Discussion arose about whether the U.S. would financially support the construction of these facilities. Legal experts promptly noted that there is no lawful framework allowing the deportation of American citizens to foreign prisons, raising numerous legal and constitutional concerns.
The idea of sending American citizens to foreign prisons is legally untenable, yet Trump expressed interest in including homegrown criminals in discussions with El Salvador.
In a casual Oval Office exchange, Trump discussed possibly sending U.S. prisoners to El Salvador, emphasizing their strong prison facilities and expressing a desire for action.
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