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DOJ Indicts Eight in Tren Case, Trump Demands Terrorism Charges

7/2/2026

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Justice Department (DOJ) filed eight indictments to show Trump’s fight against Tren de Aragua after terrorist designation.
Eight are charged with kidnapping and murder in Texas, held in U.S. or Colombia.
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said entered illegally Dec 2021–Apr 2024, blaming Biden’s policies.
FBI Director Kash Patel reported a 519% rise in Tren de Aragua arrests during Trump’s term and said DOJ may add terrorism charges per Trump’s instruction.

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Justice Department (DOJ) filed eight indictments to show Trump’s fight against Tren de Aragua after terrorist designation.
Eight are charged with kidnapping and murder in Texas, held in U.S. or Colombia.
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said entered illegally Dec 2021–Apr 2024, blaming Biden’s policies.
FBI Director Kash Patel reported a 519% rise in Tren de Aragua arrests during Trump’s term and said DOJ may add terrorism charges per Trump’s instruction.