💨 Abstract

A top adviser to Tulsi Gabbard, the U.S. Director of National Intelligence, acknowledged that the Venezuelan government may not have directly controlled the Tren de Aragua gang but argued for a "common sense" linkage. President Trump used this alleged connection to invoke the Alien Enemies Act for deportations, despite intelligence assessments contrary to this claim. The adviser, Joe Kent, pushed for a re-evaluation of the assessment, leading to controversy and the removal of key intelligence officials.

Courtesy: theprint.in