Trump says U.S. military strike killed leader of Tren de Aragua gang
The Americas Trump says U.S. military strike killed leader of Tren de Aragua gang June 12, 202611:38 PM ET By The Associated Press President Donald Trump is pictured during an event where he signs a proclamation about the fishing industry, in the Oval Office of the White House, Thursday, June 11, 2026, in Washington. Jacquelyn Martin/AP hide caption toggle caption Jacquelyn Martin/AP WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Friday that a "swift and lethal kinetic" U.S. strike has killed Hector Rusthenford Guerrero Flores, whom he called "the infamous leader" of the Tren de Aragua gang. Politics Federal judge says U.S. must give due process to deported Venezuelans Tren de Aragua has been labeled by the United States as a terrorist organization.
- ▪The Americas Trump says U.S. military strike killed leader of Tren de Aragua gang June 12, 202611:38 PM ET By The Associated Press President Donald Trump is pictured during an event where he signs a proclamation about the fishing industry,
- ▪Jacquelyn Martin/AP hide caption toggle caption Jacquelyn Martin/AP WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Friday that a "swift and lethal kinetic" U.S. strike has killed Hector Rusthenford Guerrero Flores, whom he called "the infamous le
- ▪Politics Federal judge says U.S. must give due process to deported Venezuelans Tren de Aragua has been labeled by the United States as a terrorist organization.
10 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 11 hours. Coverage spans 4 points on the political spectrum — 2 lean left, 2 centre, 2 lean right, 3 right.
- ▪ U.S. Kills Tren de Aragua Leader, 'Coordinated' w/Venezuela — RealClearPolitics - Homepage
- ▪ Tren de Aragua gang leader killed in US military strike, Trump says — ABC News — Top
- ▪ Tren De Aragua Gang Leader Killed in U.S. Military Strike — Real Clear Defense
- ▪ US kills leader of Venezuela's Tren de Aragua gang in airstrike, Trump says — BBC News
- ▪ A Tren de Aragua Leader Is Killed in a Joint Strike, U.S. and Venezuela Say — NYT > Top Stories
- ▪ Trump Says US Killed Tren de Aragua Leader Niño Guerrero - Bloomberg.com — Google News
- ▪ Tren De Aragua leader killed in US airstrike, Trump says — New York Post
- ▪ Breaking: Pres. Trump Shares Video of US 'Lethal Kinetic Strike' Killing Head of Tren de Aragua — RedState
- ▪ US killed Tren De Aragua leader in coordination with Venezuela, Trump says — Washington Examiner
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The Americas Trump says U.S. military strike killed leader of Tren de Aragua gang June 12, 202611:38 PM ET By The Associated Press President Donald Trump is pictured during an event where he signs a proclamation about the fishing industry, in the Oval Office of the White House, Thursday, June 11, 2026, in Washington. Jacquelyn Martin/AP hide caption toggle caption Jacquelyn Martin/AP WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Friday that a "swift and lethal kinetic" U.S. strike has killed Hector Rusthenford Guerrero Flores, whom he called "the infamous leader" of the Tren de Aragua gang. Politics Federal judge says U.S. must give due process to deported Venezuelans Tren de Aragua has been labeled by the United States as a terrorist organization.
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