Trump denies signing deportation proclamation despite evidence

President Donald Trump recently claimed he did not sign a key proclamation related to the deportation of alleged Venezuelan gang members. This statement raised questions after a U.S. District Judge expressed frustration about the lack of transparency surrounding the signing of the proclamation under the Alien Enemies Act of 1798. Trump made his comments while speaking to reporters before boarding Marine One. He said, "I don’t know when it was signed because I didn’t sign it. Other people handled it." He also emphasized support for deporting criminals, mentioning Secretary of State Marco Rubio's good work in the matter. CNN's Jeff Zeleny quickly fact-checked Trump's claim, stating that the document indeed bore Trump's signature. He noted that the White House did not clarify the contradiction between the president's denial and the reality of the proclamation. Zeleny pointed out that Trump's references to Rubio were unexpected. He observed that Trump often avoids the legal implications of his actions while still supporting the goal of deportation. The ongoing legal issues have created significant drama, with former Judge John E. Jones III describing it as a "slow motion car crash." He anticipates more confrontations ahead as the situation unfolds.