During a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing, Secretary of State Marco Rubio defended the Trump administration's crackdown on criminal migrants amidst a contentious exchange with Sen. Chris Van Hollen. Van Hollen criticized the deportation of alleged gang members, specifically Kilmar Abrego Garcia, and expressed regret for confirming Rubio. In response, Rubio utilized the situation to assert his effectiveness as Secretary of State, rejecting claims that such immigration policies undermine democracy. The discussion also touched on the administration's overall foreign aid cuts, emphasizing a controversial decision regarding funding for circumcision programs in Mozambique.
Rubio's defense of the Trump administration's deportation policy sparked a tense exchange with Sen. Van Hollen, who criticized the administration's actions as compromising democracy.
Van Hollen expressed regret over confirming Rubio, linking the administration's deportation efforts to historical campaigns of fear that erode fundamental democratic values.
Rubio countered with a statement implying that Van Hollen's criticism affirmed his effectiveness, asserting that his record shows a commitment to national security.
Rubio also defended cuts in foreign aid, highlighting a controversial decision to reduce funding for male circumcision programs in Mozambique.
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