Trump Announces ‘Operation Aurora’ to ‘Target, Dismantle’ Migrant Gangs
SUMMARY
During an Aurora, Colorado rally on October 11th, 2024, former President Donald Trump unveiled "Operation Aurora," a plan to dismantle criminal networks, including the Venezuelan Tren de Aragua (TdA) gang, if he is reelected. He pledged to invoke the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 to expedite the deportation of illegal alien gang members. Trump emphasized sealing the U.S. border and addressing the "invasion" of illegal immigration. He referenced data showing 13,099 illegal aliens convicted of murder in the U.S. and highlighted the growing influence of the TdA gang, which has spread to major cities like Miami and Dallas. Trump framed the operation as a response to violent crimes involving migrant gangs, vowing to target all criminal networks operating in the U.S.
