Staff Reports
President Donald Trump shocked the nation by using a 200-year-old wartime law to kick out violent gang members invading American neighborhoods. He says Joe Biden’s open borders let dangerous criminals flood into the country, forcing him to take extreme action. “They invaded our country,” Trump declared. “This is war—and in many ways, it’s more dangerous than traditional wars because these gangsters don’t wear uniforms.” His bold move aims to protect families from foreign criminal networks like Venezuela’s Tren de Aragua, which reportedly took over parts of Denver.
A liberal judge quickly tried to block Trump’s plan, ordering deportation flights to turn around mid-air. But the administration stood firm, sending hundreds of suspected gang members to El Salvador anyway. Critics whined about “abuse of power,” but Trump supporters cheered seeing results after years of chaos at the border. The president reminded Americans that the Alien Enemies Act has been used before during real wars—and argued this invasion is just as serious.
The Tren de Aragua gang isn’t some small-time crew. U.S. officials say they’re linked to Venezuela’s socialist regime and bring drugs, murder, and human trafficking into our cities. Colorado police already arrested eight members tied to shootings and terrorized apartment complexes. Trump’s team struck a deal with El Salvador—known for its tough anti-gang policies—to jail these thugs at a fraction of what it costs American taxpayers.
While left-wing groups sued to stop the deportations, real leaders like Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele mocked their efforts. “Oopsie…Too late,” he posted on social media as planes full of gang members landed in his country. The U.S. will pay El Salvador $6 million to house them—a bargain compared to letting them roam free here. Trump’s border czar stressed that families wouldn’t be separated…because whole gang-affiliated households would be deported together.
The mainstream media focused on technicalities about the U.S. not being “at war,” but common sense tells a different story. Over 2 million illegal crossings happened under Biden, with gang members exploiting weak enforcement. Trump’s proclamation correctly labels this crisis an “invasion” threatening national security. The Alien Enemies Act gives presidents tools to defend the homeland—exactly what the Founders intended during emergencies.
Establishment lawyers and Democrats howled about due process, ignoring the deadly consequences of their inaction. The same activists defending these gang members spent years attacking ICE and dismantling border security. Trump’s team revealed that less than 1% of Biden-era deportations targeted actual criminals—proving why bold measures are needed.
This isn’t about politics—it’s about survival. Tren de Aragua works with Venezuelan drug cartels and Maduro’s regime, enemies of America. Letting them operate here is suicide. Trump’s decisive action follows through on his promise to voters: No more half-measures, no more catch-and-release. Either we remove these threats, or they’ll keep preying on our communities.
The battle isn’t over. Radical judges and open-borders activists will keep fighting in court, but Trump’s administration made clear they’ll use every tool to finish the job. After years of weakness, America finally has a leader willing to say “enough” and put our safety first. The message to criminal illegals is simple: Your free ride ended on Election Day.
