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Donald Trump: “The decision as to whether or not he should come back will…”

Featuring: Donald Trump, Republican | President of the United States | National

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Debate on Supreme Court Order and Immigration Policy with Donald Trump and Byron Donalds

Published | Video Starts at 01:36

Well, I have the power to ask for him to come back if I'm instructed by the attorney general that it's legal to do so. But The decision as to whether or not he should come back will be the head of El Salvador. He's a very capable man. Well, you know, and your attorney general has said the issue is, with that word, facilitate, will you seek clarification from the Supreme Court? (01:36–01:42)

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Asserts that the decision to return Kilmar Abrego Garcia lies with El Salvador's leadership.

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