At a rally in Aurora, Colorado, Donald Trump announced 'Operation Aurora,' a plan to deport Venezuelan migrant gang members, despite local officials rejecting his claims that the town is overrun by gangs.
Trump's remarks have been criticized as exaggerated and part of his broader anti-immigrant rhetoric.
The former president's statements have drawn attention to his continued focus on immigration as a key issue in his campaign, but local leaders argue that his portrayal of Aurora is inaccurate and harmful.
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Trump repeats Venezuelan gang claims at Colorado rally after mayor's criticism
For context: Trump's claims about Aurora come from a news story earlier in the year which suggested Venezuelan gang ... mayor describing Trump's allegations as "grossly exaggerated". Back in Aurora, Colorado, Donald Trump has taken the stage at his rally ...
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Donald Trump announces 'Operation Aurora' to remove Venezuelan migrant gang members at Colorado rally
Speaking to a crowd of thousands of MAGA faithful in Aurora, Colorado Donald Trump announced a brand new illegal migrant deportation operation named after the town.
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Trump set to campaign in Colorado amid false gang claims and anti-immigrant rhetoric: Live updates
Donald Trump is set to hold a rally focused on immigration in Aurora, Colorado on Friday, where local officials have rejected his claim that the Denver suburb is a “war zone” taken over by Venezuelan gangs.
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