Former President Donald J. Trump has repeatedly expressed concerns about a potential influx of Venezuelan migrants crossing the U.S. southern border, suggesting that they pose a significant threat. He claimed that crime in Venezuela had decreased by 72%, attributing it to the government expelling criminals to the United States. However, there is limited reliable data to support these assertions. While some independent sources indicate a decrease in crime in certain areas of Venezuela, there is no official government confirmation of Trump's broader claims. Additionally, there is no evidence to support the notion that the Venezuelan government is systematically sending criminals to the U.S. In fact, the Venezuelan government has been encouraging migrants to return to the country. Furthermore, research does not support the idea that increased immigration leads to higher crime rates in the U.S. Trump has cited isolated cases to support his claims, but studies suggest that immigrants are less likely to engage in criminal activities than native-born individuals. Moreover, migrants from Venezuela are often victimized by criminal groups, facing exploitation and abuse as they flee the humanitarian crisis in their home country.