New Update On Trump Team Robbery
A 49-year-old illegal immigrant from Chile accused of stealing Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s purse is being held without bail, after a federal judge ruled he posed a serious flight risk and a potential threat to public safety.
The suspect, Mario Bustamante-Leiva, was apprehended following the brazen theft of Secretary Noem’s handbag at a restaurant in Washington, D.C., on April 20. Prosecutors revealed that Bustamante-Leiva immediately attempted to contact the Chilean Consulate in hopes of fleeing the country after committing the crime.
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Court documents indicate this was no isolated incident. Federal prosecutors linked Bustamante-Leiva to a string of thefts, including a March incident in Times Square where he allegedly stole a pack containing a credit card and made over $1,200 in unauthorized charges. Officials believe he’s part of a broader criminal operation exploiting gaps in America’s immigration system.
Despite a federal public defender claiming the suspect was unlikely to flee since he walked away from the scene of the crime, the court disagreed. The judge ordered continued detention, citing strong evidence that the man was a flight risk with no legal ties to the United States.
Why This Case Hits Home for Every Law-Abiding American
This case is just the latest example of how unchecked illegal immigration is straining America’s justice system. With the Biden-era resistance to tough immigration enforcement, repeat offenders like Bustamante-Leiva are able to enter the country, commit crimes, and threaten public officials—all while evading deportation.
President Trump has made it clear: our borders must be secure, and criminal aliens must be removed swiftly and permanently. Incidents like this highlight the urgent need to restore law and order and prioritize the safety of American families.
