Tulsi Gabbard's NIE Lies Make Dick Cheney Look Honest by Comparison - emptywheel
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Tulsi Gabbard's recent statement on Twitter regarding the foreign terrorist organization Tren De Aragua (TdA) suggests it operates with support from the Maduro regime, a claim contested by a National Intelligence Estimate (NIE). According to The Washington Post, 17 of 18 intelligence agencies assert Gabbard is misrepresenting their findings, indicating only low-level interactions between TdA and the Venezuelan government. The article also highlights the implications of this dispute on Trump's immigration policies and tactics for deporting Venezuelans, particularly focusing on his controversial strategies amid legal challenges.
According to WaPo, the NIE says that although there are low-level contacts between Maduro government and Tren de Aragua, the gang does not operate at his direction.
Tulsi may be overstating the FBI's conclusion about moderate cooperation, spinning it as Tren De Aragua acting with support of the Maduro Regime.
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