Immigration · 2025-04-29
The FBI conclusively established Venezuela sent criminal gangs to the U.S.
Unsupported
Trump claimed FBI confirmation that Venezuela’s government deliberately sent gangs into the United States.
What the evidence shows
Reporting about the intelligence assessment was contested; other intelligence agencies reportedly disagreed. The public record did not establish the claim as settled fact.
What happened next
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Assessment notes
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