Fact Check: Did DHS detain the ex-fiancée of Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt’s brother?

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Claimant: Social Media

Claim: U.S. Department of Homeland Security detained Karoline Leavitt’s brother’s ex-fiancée, Brazilian national Bruna Caroline Ferreira.

Rating: TRUE

Explanation: Snopes confirmed that Immigration and Customs Enforcement detained Ferreira. Public records, ICE statements, and family confirmations support the incident, and no evidence contradicts it.

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Date: 11/28/2025

 

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Last Updated on November 29, 2025 by Media Bias Fact Check

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