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Trump Targets MS-13, Venezuelan Gangs for Rapid Deportation

Dec 8, 2024, 02:34 PM

President-elect Donald Trump has announced plans to rapidly deport criminals from the United States. Speaking to NBC, Trump emphasized the urgency of removing criminals, stating, "We have to get the criminals out of our country... Number one, we're doing criminals — and we're going to do them really rapidly... You see what they've done in Colorado and other places." He specifically mentioned targeting the worst gangs, including MS-13 and Venezuelan gangs, and also highlighted the need to address individuals who were released from mental institutions and are now in the U.S.