A declassified memo has confirmed that U.S. intelligence agencies dispute President Trump's claims regarding the connection between Venezuela's government and a criminal gang, Tren de Aragua. The memo states that while the gang operates in a permissive environment in Venezuela, the Maduro administration does not actually direct their activities in the U.S. This revelation undermines the Trump administration's justification for invoking the Alien Enemies Act to deport Venezuelans, raising questions about the administration's criticism of media coverage on the issue. The memo was released after a FOIA request and has prompted further investigations into related reporting.
A newly declassified memo confirms that U.S. intelligence has rejected a claim by President Trump regarding Venezuelan criminal gangs, undermining his rationale for deportation.
The memo indicates that the Maduro administration does not control the Tren de Aragua gang, contradicting Trump's justification for invoking wartime deportation laws.
Despite the permissive environment for Tren de Aragua in Venezuela, U.S. intelligence asserts the Maduro regime does not actually direct their operations in the U.S.
The release of the memo casts doubt on the Trump administration's narrative about Venezuelan criminality, leading to investigations into the coverage by major news outlets.
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