The director of national intelligence fired officials weeks after their group wrote an assessment contradicting Trump’s rationale for deporting alleged Venezuelan gang members.

The officials fired by Tulsi Gabbard oversaw an assessment contradicting President Trump’s rationale for invoking the Alien Enemies Act.

The National Intelligence Council assessment undercuts claims from President Donald Trump that Tren de Aragua is carrying out an “invasion” overseen by Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro.