Claim by Social Media:
Social media posts in May 2025 claimed that pro-Trump Cuban activist Hector Luis Valdes Cocho was detained by ICE and held for possible deportation from the United States.
Explanation:
This claim is true. According to Lead Stories, Hector Luis Valdes Cocho, an exiled Cuban activist known for supporting Donald Trump, was initially arrested in November 2024 in Florida on fraud and traffic-related charges. In January 2025, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) took custody of him and placed him in detention pending possible deportation.
Valdes Cocho had been living in the U.S. since 2022 after fleeing political persecution in Cuba. His detention is based on criminal charges filed at the state level and subsequent immigration actions—not solely his political affiliation. The case is ongoing.
Conclusion:
Fact or Fiction? True. Hector Luis Valdes Cocho was detained by ICE and is being held for possible deportation following prior arrests in Florida.
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Fact Check: Pro-Trump Cuban Activist Hector Luis Valdes Cocho Was Picked Up By ICE Detention And Is Awaiting Possible Deportation
MBFC’s Daily Vetted Fact Checks for 05/27/2025
Fact-Checker Rating:
Lead Stories rated this claim True
