Hope Walz, daughter of Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, drew attention this week with a TikTok video discussing the Trump administration's immigration policies. Her comments specifically linked the administration's actions regarding deportation to the potential treatment of Jesus Christ today.
In the video, the 24-year-old stated that if Jesus were currently in the United States, the Trump administration would likely deport him without due process. She suggested the administration might claim Jesus was a member of the MS-13 gang as justification.
Walz's remarks came after the deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Salvadoran man who had been living in Maryland. Garcia was deported despite a previous court order protecting him from removal.
The Trump administration has cited alleged MS-13 gang ties as the reason for denying Garcia return to the U.S., despite courts ruling his deportation unlawful.
Garcia's case has been subject to conflicting stances between the administration and the judiciary. The Supreme Court upheld a lower court decision directing the administration to facilitate his return.
However, the administration has resisted compliance, asserting Garcia will not be brought back. Former President Donald Trump shared a photo purportedly showing MS-13 tattoos on Garcia's knuckles, a photo that faced claims of being fake on social media. [(Source)](https://www.irishstar.com/news/us-news/ms-13-tattoos-explained-donald-35086203)
Walz gained national recognition during her father Tim Walz's campaign, where her social media presence resonated with younger audiences. She frequently advocates for social justice issues online.
Regarding her comments on immigration policy and Jesus Christ, Hope Walz said in the video, "It truly is baffling how clear and laid out everything is, and there are still people standing by it. I believe in the good of people and like humanity, humans, you know...deep down at our core. Like, we care about each other ... but that's really being tested. Because how anyone is okay with this is terrifying to me."
