The Trump administration has sent hundreds of dangerous Venezuelan gang members back to face justice, despite a liberal judge’s attempt to intervene. Why do Democrats want illegal criminals and gang members in our country so much?
At a glance:
• The Trump administration deported nearly 240 members of the violent Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua to El Salvador
• The deportations proceeded despite a federal judge’s order attempting to block them
• The White House defended the action, stating the court order “had no lawful basis” and the planes were already airborne
• Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele agreed to house the criminals in El Salvador’s prison system
• Trump used the rarely invoked Alien Enemies Act of 1798 to enable the deportations
Trump Administration Swiftly Deports Dangerous Venezuelan Gang Members
The Trump administration has successfully deported hundreds of Venezuelan gang members to El Salvador, continuing its strong stance on border security and crime. The deportation operation targeted members of the notorious Tren de Aragua gang, a violent criminal organization that has infiltrated American communities during the Biden-Harris border crisis.
The operation proceeded despite a last-minute attempt by U.S. District Judge James E. Boasberg to block the deportations with a temporary order. By the time the judge issued his order, two planes carrying the criminal aliens were already in the air, rendering the judicial intervention moot.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt defended the administration’s actions, stating: “The administration did not ‘refuse to comply’ with a court order. The order, which had no lawful basis, was issued after terrorist TdA aliens had already been removed from U.S. territory.”
Secretary of State Marco Rubio highlighted the financial benefits of the arrangement with El Salvador, noting: “We sent over 250 alien enemy members of Tren de Aragua which El Salvador has agreed to hold in their very good jails at a fair price that will also save our taxpayer dollars.” Sounds like a good deal, doesn’t it?
The Serious Threat of Tren de Aragua to American Communities
Tren de Aragua has grown into a significant national security threat since members began flooding across America’s southern border. The Department of State recently designated the gang as a foreign terrorist organization, recognizing its involvement in heinous crimes including murder, kidnapping, extortion, and human trafficking.
Security experts have noted that TdA operates in coordination with the Venezuelan-based Cártel de los Soles, furthering the Maduro regime’s objectives against the United States. This connection underscores the complex nature of the threat, which combines criminal enterprise with potential foreign interference.
Unlike other gangs, TdA members typically lack specific identifiers such as tattoos, making their crimes harder for local law enforcement to detect as gang-related. This tactical approach has allowed them to spread throughout American communities while avoiding the scrutiny applied to other criminal organizations.
President Trump has now invoked the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 to facilitate the deportations, a law that has only been used three times in U.S. history. This wartime declaration specifically targeted Venezuelan gang members who pose a threat to national security.
The Department of Justice has appealed Judge Boasberg’s decision while stating it would not use the blocked proclamation for further deportations unless the ruling is overturned on appeal. The legal battle highlights the tension between executive authority on national security matters and judicial oversight.
Trump said he’d get rid of them, and he is.
