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From NBC News: The Department of Homeland Security has identified more than 600 migrants in the U.S. who may have connections to a notorious Venezuelan gang that is drawing growing concern from local and federal law enforcement officials, according to data obtained exclusively by NBC News.
Roughly 100 of the 600 migrants DHS has deemed “subjects of interest” were confirmed members of the gang whom the department recommended be placed on an FBI watchlist, officials said. The others could be found after a review to be victims, witnesses or members of the gang.
The Venezuelan gang, known as Tren de Aragua, or TDA, has a known presence in 15 states and a possible presence in eight others, according to the data.
Homeland Security officials began working to compile the data on TDA this spring after they saw a spike in crime by gang members in New York and other cities across the U.S. Crimes tied to the gang include sex trafficking in Louisiana and the point-blank shooting of two New York City police officers.
Many people commenting on the report insist the numbers being reported are deceptively low.
NBC writes:
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has arrested more than 100 people suspected of being associated with TDA in connection with crimes since October 2022, the data said, and 75 have been arrested for immigration violations. More than 20 have been referred for federal prosecution.
The report does state that since Venezuela does not share its criminal histories or other information with U.S. officials, it is “difficult for border agents to identify who among the Venezuelans crossing the border might be TDA members.”
This number is low. While hosting an Epoch Times reporter yesterday, we saw Tren de Aragau flaunting their Bulls apparel at a Chicago Shelter. See the images in the comments. @BenBergquam @annvandersteel @JJCarrell14 @RyanMattaMedia #TrenDeAragua https://t.co/WkEjU70gTS
— Terry Newsome (@TerryNewsome357) October 23, 2024
Meanwhile, Donald Trump Jr. ripped into Tim Walz, Kamala Harris’ running mate, for defended the illegal aliens.
“My father delivered a speech in Aurora, vowing to deport the Tren De Aragua gang. Tim Walz’s response? He’s defending THE GANG. But don’t take my word for it, listen to Walz in his own words. These leftists are freaking insane,” Trump Jr. declared.
My father delivered a speech in Aurora, vowing to deport the Tren De Aragua gang.
Tim Walz’s response?
He’s defending THE GANG.
But don’t take my word for it, listen to Walz in his own words.
These leftists are freaking insane. pic.twitter.com/yY3ePEva5S
— Donald Trump Jr. (@DonaldJTrumpJr) October 23, 2024
Let’s break this reporting down…
DHS sources confirm 600 people were identified who had entered the country who required “rescreening” when it comes to Tren de Aragua #TdA affiliation—Meaning something in their file flagged authorities to give them another pass—Some were… https://t.co/HMQ0wT4ZZX pic.twitter.com/Hj4RTBrCOd— Ali Bradley (@AliBradleyTV) October 23, 2024
Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY) wrote, “President Trump was right when he said, “They’re not sending their best.” Every single Tren de Aragua gang member must be found and deported from the United States.”
President Trump was right when he said, “They’re not sending their best.”
Every single Tren de Aragua gang member must be found and deported from the United States.https://t.co/ehdfU1RlaQ
— Elise Stefanik (@EliseStefanik) October 23, 2024
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