Louder with Crowder: Why the Deported El Salvador Father Story Is One Huge Media Lie!
Release Date: April 2, 2025
Introduction
In the April 2, 2025 episode of "Louder with Crowder," host Steven Crowder delves into what he argues is a misleading media narrative surrounding the deportation of a Maryland father to El Salvador. Crowder contends that the media has fabricated a sympathetic story to vilify the Trump administration's deportation policies. Additionally, the episode touches on related topics, including transgender individuals relocating to Europe and a critique of Senator Cory Booker's recent filibuster. This summary breaks down the episode's key discussions, insights, and conclusions.
1. The Deportation Story: Analyzing the Claim
Overview of the Media Narrative
Steven Crowder begins by addressing a widely circulated news story: the deportation of a Maryland father to El Salvador. The media portrayed this incident as a tragic mistake by the Trump administration, highlighting the man's role as a devoted father and suggesting an administrative error led to his wrongful deportation.
Crowder’s Argument: It's a Fabrication
Crowder disputes the media's portrayal, asserting that the deported man was not innocent but rather a member of the MS-13 gang. He argues that the narrative is a deliberate fabrication to elicit empathy and criticize the administration's strict immigration policies.
Steven Crowder [36:48]: "They couldn't find one, so they made one up."
Supporting Evidence: Gang Affiliation
Crowder references court documents indicating the man's affiliation with MS-13, a notorious gang, to support his claim that the deportation was not a mistake but an administration-enforced removal of a dangerous individual.
Steven Crowder [43:58]: "He absolutely was MS-13. There's no doubt whatsoever it is indisputable that Garcia was a part of MS-13."
Debunking the Wrongful Deportation Claim
Crowder critiques the media's use of the term "administrative error," suggesting it was a euphemism to downplay the man's criminal background and mask the administration's effective deportation strategy.
Steven Crowder [40:10]: "He was supposed to be deported. So October in 2019, Abrego Garcia was ordered to be removed from the United States."
2. Transgender Americans in Europe: Critique of Social Policies
Overview of the Discussion
Crowder shifts focus to the trend of transgender Americans relocating to Europe, particularly Germany, seeking more progressive social policies. He criticizes these policies, arguing they contribute to societal degeneration.
Germany vs. Hungary Policies
Comparing Germany's permissive approach to transgender rights with Hungary's stricter policies under Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, Crowder suggests that these different stances impact national integrity and defense capabilities.
Steven Crowder [14:19]: "I guarantee you there's a direct correlation with the degeneracy going up and entitlements going up and the willingness to serve and fight for your country going down."
Connection to NATO and Defending Diversity
Crowder contends that Europe's progressive policies, supported by NATO, undermine cultural values and weaken military readiness, ultimately affecting global stability.
Steven Crowder [16:34]: "They go away. Now, let's contrast 17% of Germans with 50% of Hungarians said they would take up arms to defend their country."
Impact on Cultural Integrity and Military Service
Highlighting low military enlistment rates in Germany, Crowder criticizes the country's focus on diversity over national defense, suggesting it leads to reliance on American support and entitlements.
3. Cory Booker and the Filibuster: A Spectacle, Not Substance
Media Portrayal of Booker's Filibuster
Crowder addresses Senator Cory Booker's recent 25-hour speech, which media outlets labeled as a filibuster aimed at blocking legislative progress. The host argues that Booker's speech did not function as a traditional filibuster, serving instead as self-promotion.
Steven Crowder [24:07]: "I was talking for 25 hours and 5 minutes and saying nothing."
Crowder’s Analysis: It Was Not a True Filibuster
Contrary to media reports, Crowder maintains that Booker's speech lacked the substantive blockade characteristic of filibusters, instead focusing on building his public image without advancing legislative objectives.
Steven Crowder [26:01]: "He was using this speech as a demonstration of how stupid it is to him."
Comparing Historical Filibusters
Crowder references past filibusters, such as those by Strom Thurmond and Robert Byrd, to contrast their genuine procedural intent with Booker's theatrics.
Gerald Morgan [25:46]: "Yeah, not a filibuster. This is a speech."
Implications on Democratic Processes
By dismissing Booker's actions as non-constructive, Crowder emphasizes the Democratic Party's lack of clear messaging and effective legislative strategies.
4. Media Bias and Leftist Narratives
Crowder’s View on Media Manipulation
Throughout the episode, Crowder criticizes mainstream media for promoting leftist agendas through emotional storytelling and misinformation, aiming to sway public opinion against conservative policies.
Steven Crowder [21:09]: "This is one of the greatest tricks that the left has ever played."
Influence on Public Perception and Policy
Crowder argues that media narratives manipulate empathy, ensuring audiences view strict immigration and conservative policies negatively by presenting biased or fabricated stories.
The Role of Empathy and White Guilt
He suggests that the left leverages white guilt and misplaced empathy to garner support for their causes, often at the expense of factual accuracy and national security.
5. Call to Action and Conclusion
Encouraging Critical Thinking
Crowder urges listeners to question mainstream media narratives, highlighting the importance of seeking the truth and not being swayed by emotional appeals without substantial evidence.
Support for Alternative Platforms
Promoting Rumble Premium, Crowder emphasizes the need for alternative media platforms that support free speech and provide unfiltered content, contrasting with perceived biases of traditional outlets.
Steven Crowder [43:57]: "If you like what you see, you want to support it. Rumble premium, click that button..."
Final Thoughts
In concluding the episode, Crowder reiterates his stance against what he views as flawed immigration policies and media deception. He calls for greater scrutiny of media reports and stronger support for law-and-order measures.
Steven Crowder [54:47]: "If we're a shit country with shit people, what does that make El Salvador?"
Notable Quotes with Speaker Attribution and Timestamps
- Steven Crowder [36:48]: "They couldn't find one, so they made one up."
- Steven Crowder [43:58]: "He absolutely was MS-13. There's no doubt whatsoever it is indisputable that Garcia was a part of MS-13."
- Steven Crowder [26:01]: "He was using this speech as a demonstration of how stupid it is to him."
- Gerald Morgan [25:46]: "Yeah, not a filibuster. This is a speech."
- Steven Crowder [21:09]: "This is one of the greatest tricks that the left has ever played."
- Steven Crowder [54:47]: "If we're a shit country with shit people, what does that make El Salvador?"
Conclusion
In this episode, Steven Crowder challenges the prevailing media narrative surrounding a deported Maryland father, asserting that the story is a fabricated attempt to criticize the Trump administration's immigration policies. By dissecting media biases, critiquing political actions like Cory Booker's filibuster, and addressing broader social issues, Crowder advocates for a more critical and informed approach to understanding immigration and media narratives. Listeners are encouraged to seek alternative media sources and question mainstream narratives to uncover the truth behind politically charged stories.
