This article reports on President Trump announcing that U.S. Southern Command carried out a “swift and lethal kinetic strike” that killed Niño Guerrero, the reported leader of Venezuela’s Tren de Aragua, and includes the president’s full quoted announcement and the embedded media that accompanied his post.

Breaking: Pres. Trump Shares Video of US ‘Lethal Kinetic Strike’ Killing Head of Tren de Aragua

President Trump announced Friday night that U.S. forces eliminated Niño Guerrero, who is accused of leading the violent Tren de Aragua criminal organization. The president characterized the operation as a “swift and lethal kinetic strike” carried out by United States Southern Command.

Trump posted the announcement on his social platform and attached a video that he says shows the operation. The post framed the strike as the fulfillment of campaign promises to remove dangerous criminal networks that prey on Americans.

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In his message the president tied the operation to broader border and security criticisms, saying previous administrations allowed criminal elements to exploit the United States and its citizens. He emphasized that his administration had previously designated Tren de Aragua as a foreign terrorist group and pledged sustained pressure on cartels and transnational gangs.

The post included specific, emotionally charged references to victims whose names the president used to underscore his point about accountability. He listed “the precious 12-year-old Jocelyn Nungaray, 22-year-old Laken Reilly, and countless other beautiful souls,” linking their deaths to the group’s brutality and the need for decisive action.

At my direction, the United States Southern Command delivered a swift and lethal kinetic strike to successfully execute Niño Guerrero, the infamous leader of Tren De Aragua, one of the most bloodthirsty Terrorist Organizations on Planet Earth. Before I returned to office, Joe Biden opened our Southern Border to millions of Illegal Criminals, and allowed this foreign army to rape, maim, and murder American Citizens with total impunity. During my Campaign, I pledged to expel these monsters from our Country, and bring Justice to the families of those they slaughtered, including the precious 12-year-old Jocelyn Nungaray, 22-year-old Laken Reilly, and countless other beautiful souls. With this action, the United States Military has brought retribution for them, their families, and their loved ones. Early in my Administration, I delivered on my promise to designate Tren de Aragua as a Foreign Terrorist Organization, deport thousands of evil criminals, and wage war against the Cartels, who have long been waging war against our Citizens, while weak leaders left America helpless and defensive. This action was coordinated closely with our friends in Venezuela, with whom we are working very well. As a result, Tren de Aragua terrorists no longer have safe haven in Venezuela or anywhere else and, under my leadership, we will find these vicious murderers and drugs lords anytime, anyplace, and send them to the depths of hell where they belong. GOD BLESS AMERICA! President DONALD J. TRUMP

The president asserted coordination with Venezuelan authorities, saying the action was “coordinated closely with our friends in Venezuela.” That claim, included in the post, frames the strike as part of a cooperative effort to deny safe havens to transnational criminals.

Officials have not yet released a full operational after-action report in this initial bulletin, and independent verification can take time in incidents involving foreign partners and special operations. For now, the administration’s public statement is the primary account available to the American people.

An editor’s note included praise for leadership and a reference to a renewed warrior ethos in the military under the president and War Secretary Pete Hegseth. That commentary framed the strike as evidence of a restored posture focused on decisiveness and retribution for victims.

As this is a developing story, further details about the strike’s planning, execution, and legal basis may emerge, along with official statements from military and diplomatic channels. The initial announcement places national security and border enforcement at the center of the administration’s narrative about the operation.

The removal of the original author credit and promotional links ensures the focus remains on the operation and the president’s declaration. The report preserves the president’s quoted statement and the embedded media he supplied while omitting ancillary site navigation and unrelated recommendations.