Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua now terrorizes 16 U.S. states, exposing a shocking national security failure.
At a Glance
- Tren de Aragua, a violent Venezuelan gang, has expanded operations to 16 U.S. states
- The gang is known for extreme violence, including robbery, murder, and public executions
- DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas faces criticism for alleged border security lapses
- Law enforcement has initiated over 100 investigations into crimes linked to the gang
- Experts suggest it could take a decade to remove Tren de Aragua from the U.S.
A Brutal Gang Emerges on American Soil
The Tren de Aragua (TdA) gang, infamous for its brutality in Venezuela, has now infiltrated 16 U.S. states, committing heinous crimes and striking fear into communities. This expansion represents a glaring failure in our national security apparatus and raises serious questions about the effectiveness of current immigration policies.
“What sets this group apart is the level of violence. They’re aggressive, they’re hungry and they don’t know any boundaries because they’ve been allowed to spread their wings without any confrontation from law enforcement until now,” Wes Tabor, a retired DEA agent, said.
The gang’s presence became undeniable after a chilling video surfaced showing TdA members threatening residents in an Aurora, Colorado apartment building. Reports indicate that the gang has taken over multiple apartment complexes, while some media outlets and officials seemingly downplay the severity of the threat.
The Mayorkas Factor: A Legacy of Failure?
At the center of this security crisis is Department of Homeland Security Secretary, Alejandro Mayorkas. Critics argue that his policies have directly contributed to the influx of dangerous criminals across our southern border. The House of Representatives even took the extraordinary step of impeaching Mayorkas for what they termed a “willful and systemic refusal to comply with the law,” although the Senate later dismissed the charges.
“From day one, the Biden-Harris administration willfully and intentionally threw our borders wide open, gutted interior enforcement, and signaled to the criminal cartels and transnational gangs that they would be able to take advantage of our country with impunity. Tennesseans—and our entire country—shouldn’t be forced to live in fear of heinous gangs because of this administration’s inability to secure our borders. Thanks to their policies, thousands of Border Patrol agents have been pulled away from securing the border, and ICE agents have been prevented from removing many of those here illegally, including violent criminals,” a statement from House Committee on Homeland Security Chairman Mark E. Green, MD (R-TN) reads.
House Committee on Homeland Security Chairman Mark E. Green didn’t mince words when addressing the Tren de Aragua threat in Tennessee, directly linking it to what he calls the Biden-Harris administration’s “destructive open-borders policies.”
A Growing Threat Across America
The rapid spread of Tren de Aragua is alarming. From New York to Georgia, and now even in states like Montana and Wyoming, the gang’s influence is expanding. Law enforcement agencies have initiated over 100 investigations into crimes linked to TdA, but the challenge of eradicating their presence grows with each passing day.
Even more concerning, a Border Patrol bulletin has warned that over 1,000 gang members may have already entered the U.S., with some potentially targeting law enforcement. This infiltration puts both our communities and those sworn to protect them at risk.
As the Tren de Aragua crisis unfolds, it’s clear that immediate action is needed to secure our borders and protect American communities.
And thankfully, we just elected a president who will take action.
