President Donald Trump’s law enforcement priorities are delivering swift results as the FBI has captured three of America’s most wanted criminals in less than three months.
This remarkable achievement, showcased by FBI Director Kash Patel at a recent congressional hearing, demonstrates how unleashing law enforcement from liberal restrictions leads to immediate public safety victories and dangerous criminals behind bars.
Since President Trump returned to office in January 2025, the FBI has apprehended three of the ten most wanted criminals on the FBI’s Most Wanted list.
They are Donald Eugene Fields II, an accused child rapist and sex trafficker in Florida; Arnoldo Jimenez, captured in Mexico for the brutal 2012 murder of his wife.
And Francisco Javier Roman-Bardales, a high-ranking MS-13 gang leader responsible for violence and extortion across American communities.
The efficient capture of these dangerous criminals starkly contrasts with the previous administration’s record.
Only four fugitives from the FBI’s Most Wanted list were apprehended during Joe Biden’s entire four-year term, and none were caught during his first three months in office.
“Three in less than three months,” Patel stressed during opening remarks before the House Appropriations Subcommittee.
The FBI’s success comes from Director Patel advocating for sufficient funding to continue the agency’s critical work.
At the congressional hearing, Patel argued for a budget of $11.1 billion to ensure the FBI can maintain its operations without cutting positions that are essential to public safety.
Patel has also announced plans to redistribute 1,000 agents from Washington, D.C., headquarters to field offices nationwide.
This move will strengthen local law enforcement partnerships and increase the Bureau’s ability to combat violent crime in communities where Americans live.
“The mission is a no-fail mission,” Patel stated about FBI operations to track down fugitives and keep the country safe. “Because if we fail, then American lives will be endangered or lost.”
The Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list, established in 1950, has proven its effectiveness. Thanks to citizen recognition, 163 dangerous criminals have been captured or located.
This public-private partnership exemplifies the common-sense approach to law enforcement that conservatives have long advocated for.
Additionally, former FBI agent Nicole Parker expressed optimism about the agency’s future under its new leadership, stating she believes it will once again become the “premier law enforcement agency” in the world.
This sentiment reflects growing confidence in the Trump administration’s commitment to restoring law and order.
The capture of MS-13 leader Bardales is particularly significant as the violent gang has terrorized American communities with drug trafficking, extortion, and brutal violence.
His extradition from Mexico to face justice in the United States underscores the Trump administration’s commitment to international cooperation in pursuit of criminals who threaten American safety.
As the FBI continues its vital work of tracking down dangerous criminals, these recent successes serve as proof that supporting, funding, and respecting law enforcement creates safer communities for law-abiding Americans across the country.
