Fact Check: Was Decarlos Brown Jr. a Foreign National?

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Claimant: Donald Trump (R)

Claim: Decarlos Brown Jr., accused killer of Iryna Zarutska, was a foreign national who “came in through open borders.”

Rating: BLATANT LIE

Explanation: Public records confirm Decarlos Brown Jr. is native-born. There is no evidence he was a foreign national or that he entered the U.S. through open borders.

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Date: 02/27/2026

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Last Updated on February 27, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check

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