The approval rating for the congressional Democrats is somewhere in the low 20s, and apparently they've decided to try and shore up support by... going all-in to try and get a deported illegal alien gang member returned to the United States while working to stop other deportations.&nbsp;

Democrat Sen. Chris Van Hollen's trip to El Salvador ended up being an optics disaster, as the president of that country pointed out:

It's apparent that the margarita thing has become a problem for Van Hollen, but he can explain!

Strong Bill Clinton denial vibes with that one, Sen. Van Hollen.&nbsp;

"I. Did. Not. Have. Relations. With. Those. Margaritas."

And the Dems obviously intend to keep digging.

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 {ai:summary}<p>Congressional Democrats face low approval ratings, prompting efforts to gain support by advocating for the return of a deported illegal alien gang member. Senator Chris Van Hollen's visit to El Salvador turned controversial after he was photographed with the individual, leading to accusations of a "margarita gate" scandal.</p><p>Van Hollen's claims that the drinks were planted by Salvadoran officials have drawn skepticism, with critics mocking his explanations. The incident highlights the challenges facing the Democratic Party as they navigate public perception and immigration issues. #illegals</p>

Allow Sen. Van Hollen to Explain How Those Margaritas Got There During His Visit With Deported Illegal

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