In Shorts:
- Donald Trump calls for the death penalty for migrants who kill Americans.
- He proposed ‘Operation Aurora’ to target the Venezuelan gang “Tren de Aragua.”
- Trump’s anti-immigration rhetoric intensified during his rally in Aurora, Colorado.
News Story:
Donald Trump has intensified his anti-immigration stance in the final weeks of his presidential campaign. During a rally in Aurora, Colorado, Trump called for the death penalty for migrants who kill American citizens. He specifically targeted members of the Venezuelan gang “Tren de Aragua” and promised to launch a national “Operation Aurora” to crack down on such criminal groups if elected.
“I’m hereby calling for the death penalty for any migrant that kills an American citizen or a law enforcement officer,” Trump declared, receiving loud applause from his supporters.
Although nearly half of the U.S. states have banned the death penalty, Trump has proposed its expansion to include other serious crimes. Any such expansion would require an act of Congress.
Focus on Aurora:
Trump also claimed that members of Tren de Aragua had taken control of several apartment complexes in Aurora, a claim that local officials have refuted. Aurora Mayor Mike Coffman, a Republican, welcomed Trump to the city but noted that concerns about Venezuelan gang activity were “grossly exaggerated.” According to Aurora Police Department statistics, major crimes in the city have decreased year-on-year.
Residents of the apartment complexes in question have expressed concerns about the impact of Trump’s rhetoric, fearing possible threats from his supporters. Meanwhile, city officials are working to address complaints related to housing conditions in these complexes, where many migrants live.
