U.S. President Donald Trump promised federal government recovery assistance on the 16th (local time) following significant casualties caused by a 'monster' tornado that struck the Midwest and South over the weekend.
In a post on social media, Trump noted, "We are actively monitoring the severe tornadoes and storms that have struck many states across the South and Midwest." He added, "Thirty-six innocent lives have been lost, and many more have been affected. The National Guard has been deployed to Arkansas, and my administration is prepared to assist state and local officials working to recover the affected communities."
He also added, "Please join in prayer for all those affected by this terrible storm."
In another post, he expressed gratitude to El Salvador President Nayib Bukele for agreeing to accept about 300 members of the Venezuelan criminal organization "Tren De Aragua" who were arrested in the U.S.
This expulsion occurred as Trump invoked the "Alien Enemies Act," established 227 years ago, for the first time in over 80 years. The U.S. District Court for Washington, D.C., ordered a temporary stay on the expulsion order the day before, but the removal to El Salvador proceeded as planned.
White House Spokesperson Caroline Levitt stated, "We did not refuse to comply with the court order," adding that the command without legal basis was issued after the terrorist foreigners were already expelled from U.S. territory, CNN reported.