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Inside the Myths and Madness of MS-13, Donald Trump's 'Perfect Villain'

CARTEL WATCH

For gangs like MS-13 that thrive on fear, the Trump administration's anti-immigrant drumbeat carries some great potential benefits.

Christopher Dickey
Christopher Dickey 

World News Editor

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Christopher Dickey

Christopher Dickey

World News Editor

christopher.dickey@thedailybeast.com

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