Trump Deportations: Most Migrants Sent to El Salvador Lacked US Criminal Record - Bloomberg

Deportation Claims vs. Reality

The Trump administration labeled deported Venezuelan migrants as "the worst of the worst," implying a high rate of serious criminal activity. However, a closer look at the data reveals a different picture.

Discrepancy in Numbers

Out of 238 Venezuelan migrants deported to El Salvador in mid-March, only a small portion had US criminal charges for serious crimes such as murder, rape, or kidnapping. This contradicts the administration's characterization.

Key Points

• Significant discrepancy between the administration's claims and the actual criminal records of the deported individuals.
• The majority of deported migrants lacked serious criminal charges in the US.
• The deportation involved approximately 238 Venezuelan migrants, many of whom were associated with the Tren de Aragua gang.