In a remarkable display of efficiency, the Trump administration’s FBI has captured three of its “Top 10 Most Wanted” fugitives in under three months.
FBI Director Kash Patel announced the agency has captured three “Top 10 Most Wanted” fugitives since President Trump took office in January.
The arrests include a child rapist, a murderer, and a high-ranking MS-13 gang leader, stark evidence of what happens “when you let good cops be good cops.”
Testifying before the House Appropriations Subcommittee, Patel emphasized the significance of these captures, which occurred in less than three months.
The rapid succession of arrests starkly contrasts with the past administration’s record, which saw only four such captures over Biden’s entire four-year term.
“Three in less than three months,” Patel stated during his opening remarks.
This highlights how the Trump administration’s commitment to law enforcement is yielding tangible results in making America safer.
Among those captured was Donald Eugene Fields II, arrested in Florida on child sex trafficking and rape charges.
Arnoldo Jimenez was apprehended in Mexico for the first-degree murder of his wife in 2012.
And Francisco Javier Roman-Bardales, a notorious MS-13 leader, was extradited from Mexico for violent crimes and extortion activities.
The FBI’s Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list, established in 1950, has led to the capture or location of 163 dangerous criminals, thanks to public assistance.
The recent successes underscore the program’s effectiveness when backed by an administration that prioritizes public safety over political correctness.
“The mission is a no-fail mission,” Patel said about FBI operations to track down fugitives and keep the country safe.
“Because if we fail, then American lives will be endangered or lost,” he added.
While celebrating these successes, Patel also addressed serious concerns about funding. He warned that proposed budget cuts could hamstring the bureau’s ability to continue its mission, arguing for a budget of $11.1 billion to maintain operations without cutting crucial positions.
To strengthen field operations, Patel plans to redistribute 1,000 agents from Washington, D.C., headquarters to offices across the country.
Moreover, former FBI agent Nicole Parker expressed optimism about the bureau’s future under its new leadership, saying it would restore the FBI as the “premier law enforcement agency again.”
This sentiment reflects growing confidence that the agency is returning to its core mission after years of perceived political weaponization under previous administrations.
The MS-13 gang leader’s capture is particularly significant given the Trump administration’s focus on combating gang violence and illegal immigration.
Roman-Bardales faces multiple charges, including racketeering and narco-terrorism conspiracy, underscoring the administration’s commitment to dismantling transnational criminal organizations.
In addition, Mexican authorities have played a crucial role in these operations, cooperating with American law enforcement to apprehend fugitives who fled across the border.
With the FBI now empowered to fulfill its mission without political interference, Americans can expect continued progress in bringing the nation’s most dangerous criminals to justice.
