Fact Check: Trump Claims Maduro Sent Tren de Aragua Gang to the U.S.

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Claimant: Donald Trump

Claim: Nicolás Maduro sent violent gangs, including Tren de Aragua, to terrorize American communities.

Rating: NO EVIDENCE

Explanation: PolitiFact found no evidence that the Venezuelan government is directing Tren de Aragua members to the United States. A U.S. intelligence assessment concluded the Maduro regime is likely not orchestrating gang migration or operations domestically, and the cited federal indictment does not support Trump’s claim.

Source: PolitiFact

Date: 01/20/2026

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Last Updated on January 20, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check

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