Trump connects Venezuelan government to U.S. gang, intelligence disputes

President Trump has claimed that a gang operating in the United States is controlled by the Venezuelan government. This assertion was key to his decision to deport individuals suspected of being part of this gang without due process. However, U.S. intelligence analysts have released findings that contradict Trump's claims. A document from American intelligence agencies, dated February 26, suggested that the gang, known as Tren de Aragua, is not directed by the Venezuelan government. This raises questions about the legitimacy of Trump's use of a wartime law, the Alien Enemies Act of 1798, to enforce the deportations. The analysis from intelligence agencies indicated a "moderate" level of confidence in their conclusion. This is due to limited information about the gang. Most agencies, including the CIA and NSA, agreed with this assessment. Only the FBI partially disagreed, claiming there are some ties between the gang and the Venezuelan government, led by President Nicolás Maduro. However, other agencies found the FBI's information to be unconvincing.