What Trump Recently Said
1. So…MS‑13 on His Knuckles?
In a much-discussed ABC News interview with Terry Moran, Trump insisted that Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a deported Maryland man, had the letters “MS‑13” tattooed on his knuckles. He repeated this claim several times despite evidence the image was digitally altered .
El Salvador’s security minister criticized the claim, noting there was no evidence of gang affiliation, and that the tattoos including symbols like a skull and marijuana leaf were not gang-related and had been manipulated .
This sparked concern that Trump was using tattoo imagery to justify immigration actions, echoing broader criticism of policies that equate tattoos with criminality .
2. Praise for Conor McGregor’s Ink
On a lighter note, Trump expressed admiration for UFC star Conor McGregor’s tattoos during a meeting with the Irish Taoiseach. He complimented, “He’s got the best tattoos I’ve ever seen,” and credited McGregor’s success to Irish toughness .
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