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Trump Announces 'Operation Aurora' to Target Migrant Gangs at Sold-Out Aurora Rally, Criticizes Kamala Harris

Oct 11, 2024, 07:02 PM

Former President Donald Trump held a sold-out rally at the Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center in Aurora, Colorado, with a capacity of 10,000 attendees. During the event, he announced 'Operation Aurora,' a federal initiative aimed at removing illegal migrant members of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua (TDA). Trump plans to invoke the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 to target and dismantle criminal networks operating in the U.S. The rally, attended by thousands, focused heavily on immigration issues, with Trump describing Aurora as a 'war zone' overrun by gang members, a claim disputed by local officials. Trump emphasized the need for strong immigration policies and promised to deploy elite squads of ICE, Border Patrol, and federal law enforcement officers to arrest and deport gang members. He also called for the death penalty for migrants who kill American citizens or law enforcement officers. The initiative is named in honor of Jocelyn Nungaray, Laken Riley, and Rachel Morin, victims of gang violence. Cindy Romero, whose footage of gang members taking over her apartment complex went viral, joined Trump on stage. Trump criticized Vice President Kamala Harris for her immigration policies, blaming her for the influx of gang members.