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EPISODE · Apr 16, 2025 · 33 MIN

Harvard's Funding Cut Off plus The Fight for Kilmar Garcia's Release

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Kilmar Albrego Garcia's Detention: Garcia, deported from Maryland to El Salvador, is currently detained in a high-security terrorism confinement center. Democrats, led by Senator Chris Van Holland, are intensifying efforts to secure his release, despite El Salvador's president refusing to release him. Garcia's wife is advocating for his return, claiming his wrongful deportation and expressing emotional distress. Garcia's Background: Garcia has lived in the US since 2005, entering illegally and granted protection from deportation in 2019 due to threats from gangs in El Salvador. He was deported in March 2025, allegedly without a criminal record, but with ties to the MS-13 gang, a designated terrorist organization. Political Reactions: The Trump administration defends Garcia's deportation, citing the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 and his gang affiliations. Democrats are criticized for supporting Garcia, with claims that their actions are politically motivated to gain future votes from immigrants. Political Violence: Lee Zelden discusses the mainstreaming of political violence against conservatives, citing personal experiences and recent threats against politicians. He calls for zero tolerance towards such violence and criticizes Democrats for not condemning it. Harvard University Grants: The Trump administration has frozen $2.2 billion in grants to Harvard University due to its refusal to comply with demands for reforms to combat anti-Semitism and other forms of discrimination. Harvard's response highlights its efforts to address hate and bias, while the administration insists on merit-based hiring and adherence to federal law. Please Hit Subscribe to this podcast Right Now. Also Please Subscribe to the 47 Morning Update with Ben Ferguson and Verdict with Ted Cruz Wherever You get You're Podcasts. Thanks for Listening #seanhannity #hannity #marklevin #levin #charliekirk #megynkelly #tucker #tuckercarlson #glennbeck #benshapiro #shapiro #trump #sexton #bucksexton#rushlimbaugh #limbaugh #whitehouse #senate #congress #thehouse #democrats#republicans #conservative #senator #congressman #congressmen #congresswoman #capitol #president #vicepresident #POTUS #presidentoftheunitedstatesofamerica#SCOTUS #Supremecourt #DonaldTrump #PresidentDonaldTrump #DT #TedCruz #Benferguson #VerdictSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Harvard's Funding Cut Off plus The Fight for Kilmar Garcia's Release

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