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FBI chief: 29,000 gang members arrested, 2,700 gangs dismantled since Trump took office

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FBI chief: 29,000 gang members arrested, 2,700 gangs dismantled since Trump took office

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TL;DR

FBI Director Kash Patel announced Wednesday that since President Donald Trump took office, federal authorities have arrested 29,000 gang members and dismantled 2,700 gangs across the United States — a 365% increase compared to the same period under the previous administration, according to an Israeli government-affiliated the source.

01 · THE DISPATCH

FBI Director Kash Patel stated Wednesday evening that federal law enforcement has arrested 29,000 gang members and dismantled 2,700 criminal gangs nationwide since President Donald Trump returned to office, marking a 365% increase over the same period under the Biden administration. The figures, first reported by an Israeli the source that closely follows U.S. policy, have not been independently verified by U.S. media outlets. The announcement comes as the Trump administration continues to tout its law-and-order record ahead of the midterm elections. No further context from The Zioneer's prior coverage is available for this specific statistic.

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