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Trump skeptical about need to follow Constitution in deportation cases: 'I don't know’

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04.05.2025

President Trump indicated some skepticism about his need to follow the Constitution regarding deportation cases, yielding to administration attorneys to guide him on what to do.

Trump said in an NBC News interview with Kristen Welker that aired on “Meet the Press” on Sunday that he’s “relying” on Attorney General Pam Bondi on how to respond to the unanimous ruling from the Supreme Court ordering the administration to “facilitate” the return of Kilmar Abrego Garcia.

Asked whether he must uphold the Constitution concerning deportations, Trump replied, "I don't know. I have to respond by saying, again, I have brilliant lawyers that work for me, and they are going to obviously follow what the Supreme Court........

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