When it comes down to it, Democrats are essentially seen as typical bullies who believe they can achieve their desires through tantrums, yelling, or threats of cancellation. However, their bullying tactics have been less effective since Donald Trump took office.
In their latest attempt to pressure El Salvador into deporting MS-13 gang member Kilmar Abrego-Garcia, a Democrat favorite, they are employing bullying strategies that may not resonate with a foreign nation unaffected by their demands.
BREAKING: El Salvador has been upgraded to level 1 travel advisory, listing it as one of the safest tourism destinations on earth.
In the summer 2020, El Salvador was listed as a level 4 “do not travel.”
President Bukele has changed his country for the better. pic.twitter.com/hhHlrjT7up
— Ian Jaeger (@IanJaeger29) April 9, 2025
During the Semafor’s World Economy Summit on Wednesday, Democrat Maryland Senator Chris Van Hollen, who has aligned himself with Garcia, urged attendees to choose alternative travel destinations like Costa Rica since El Salvador is not complying with their pressure. He specifically targeted El Salvador’s tourism sector, sending a message to both the Summit guests and the broader global audience to undermine it.