Trump’s comments undermined previous statements by his top aides and were a blunt sign of his administration’s intention to double down and defy the courts.

El Salvador has no “proof” that Kilmar Abrego Garcia is a member of the MS-13 gang, the country’s security minister has admitted. The US Supreme Court ordered the Trump administration to “facilitate” Mr Abrego Garcia’s return after he was mistakenly deported to El Salvador in March.

President Trump said he “could” get Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the mistakenly deported Maryland man, back from El Salvador. This as Trump's deportations are facing legal challenges over his use of the Alien Enemies Act.