Claim via Social Media:
A viral article from Duffel Blog and numerous social media posts in July 2025 claimed that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement deported Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Carlos Ruiz.
Explanation:
Sgt. Maj. Carlos Ruiz has not been deported. The rumor originated from Duffel Blog, a website known for satire targeting the U.S. military and national security. While the story was widely shared and believed by some, it was meant to be humorous.
Duffel Blog describes itself on its About page as “the first and only satire news outlet devoted to the U.S. military and national security community.” The article in question was shared on their official Facebook, X, and Instagram pages.
There are no credible news reports, press releases, or government statements confirming the deportation of Sgt. Maj. Ruiz. Additionally, no information surfaced in searches across Google, Bing, Yahoo, or DuckDuckGo.
Conclusion:
Fact or Fiction? Fiction. Sgt. Maj. Carlos Ruiz was not deported. The claim originated from a satirical article and was mistakenly taken seriously by some social media users.
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Last Updated on July 16, 2025 by Media Bias Fact Check