Trump claims US kills Venezuela’s Tren de Aragua gang leader

Former President Donald Trump stated on March 14, 2024, that the United States military killed Hector Guerrero Flores, the leader of Venezuela's Tren de Aragua gang. Trump asserted that this operation was a direct result of his administration's policies, claiming "we killed him, and they know it." He further alleged that the gang, which has expanded into multiple countries including the United States, was "brought in" by the current administration. Trump contrasted this with his own approach, stating his administration "would never have allowed" such a gang to operate or enter the U.S. The Tren de Aragua is described as a transnational criminal organization originating from Venezuela, known for extortion, kidnapping, and drug trafficking, and has been a focus of law enforcement attention in several South American nations and the U.S. Trump's remarks were made during a campaign rally in Grand Rapids, Michigan.