Trump shares video claiming US military killed notorious gang leader | WATCH

US President Donald Trump on Friday shared video footage that he said showed the US military carrying out a strike that killed alleged Tren de Aragua leader Héctor "Niño" Guerrero, claiming the operation was conducted in coordination with Venezuelan authorities.

Posting on Truth Social, Trump described the mission as a "swift and lethal kinetic strike" executed by US Southern Command against Guerrero, the gang boss widely regarded as the leader of the transnational criminal organization. The president also uploaded what he presented as footage of the operation.

The operation is one of the most significant actions yet against Tren de Aragua, the Venezuelan-born gang that has become a major focus of the Trump administration's immigration and national security agenda.

"Tren de Aragua terrorists no longer have safe haven in Venezuela or anywhere else," Trump wrote. "Under my leadership, we will find these vicious murderers and drug lords anytime, anyplace."

Trump said the strike had been coordinated closely with Venezuelan officials, adding that the United States was "working very well" with authorities there.

The president used the announcement to renew his criticism of former president Joe Biden's border policies, accusing his predecessor of allowing Tren de Aragua members and other criminal groups to enter the United States.

"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," Trump said.

Trump also linked the reported operation to several high-profile killings that featured prominently during his campaign, including those of 12-year-old Jocelyn Nungaray and 22-year-old Laken Riley, arguing that the strike delivered justice for victims and their families.

"With this action, the United States Military has brought retribution for them, their families, and their loved ones," he wrote.

Originating in Venezuela, Tren de Aragua has expanded its footprint across Latin America and has been accused by authorities in several countries of involvement in extortion, human trafficking, migrant smuggling, drug trafficking and other violent crimes.