Democrats clash internally over how hard to fight Trump's deportations to El Salvador

Democrats disagree on prioritizing opposition to the Trump administration's deportation policies in their messaging. Some Democrats report a surge in constituent concerns about deportations, eclipsing other issues. However, other lawmakers believe the issue isn't prominent in their districts. One anonymous Democrat called it a "trap" set by Republicans. Senator Chris Van Hollen's visit to El Salvador to advocate for a wrongly deported resident highlighted the issue. El Salvadorian officials denied him access to the detainee. Several other Democrats are planning similar trips, despite potential political risks. Vulnerable Democrats are hesitant to participate due to anticipated Republican attacks. Even within Democratic staff, disagreement exists on messaging strategy. The debate centers on balancing economic concerns with the constitutional implications of the deportations.