Immigration · 2025-04-29
A deportee had MS-13 letters visibly tattooed across his knuckles
False
Trump described a deportee’s knuckle image as displaying letters and numbers spelling MS-13.
What the evidence shows
The MS-13 letters and numbers on the circulated image were digitally overlaid labels, not tattoos on the person’s knuckles.
What happened next
Assessment reflects the dated source. Reassess when new evidence emerges.
Assessment notes
Claim is an editorial paraphrase, not a verbatim quotation. Consult the linked fact-check for the precise words and context.