Trump says alleged leader of Tren de Aragua gang killed in U.S. strike (opens original article in a new tab)

President Trump claimed the U.S. military killed the alleged leader of Tren de Aragua, a Venezuela-based gang, in a strike coordinated with the Venezuelan government. The gang was designated as a terrorist organization in 2025. Trump stated the action fulfilled his campaign promise to target gang members.

• President Trump announced the U.S. military killed Niño Guerrero, alleged leader of Tren de Aragua gang
• Tren de Aragua was designated as a foreign terrorist organization by the State Department in February 2025
• Trump called the strike a fulfillment of his campaign pledge to deport gang members