National Security Adviser Mike Waltz reportedly defended the Trump administration’s use of the Alien Enemies Act to deport members of the Venezuelan criminal group Tren de Aragua during an interview on CBS News’ Face The Nation.
Approximately 250 members of the gang were recently deported to El Salvador.
Waltz asserted that the U.S. has clear evidence indicating that the Venezuelan government, led by dictator Nicolás Maduro, is intentionally emptying its prisons to destabilize and threaten the United States.
Waltz stated that President Trump categorized Tren de Aragua as a terrorist organization, highlighting their alleged involvement in violent criminal activities, including torture, rape, and other heinous acts that terrorize communities.
He emphasized that the Alien Enemies Act applies in this case, as the group is acting as a proxy for the Maduro regime.
Waltz asserted that it is essential for the president to take decisive action against such organizations without interference from district judges.
In his comments, Waltz expressed concern over Maduro’s strategy to influence the United States by releasing criminals into the world.
He characterized the actions of Tren de Aragua as a threat to national security, reiterating that the Trump administration’s measures are a necessary response to combat such threats.
Waltz’s remarks come amid ongoing scrutiny of Venezuela’s actions and their implications for U.S. security.
The deportation of these gang members is part of a broader strategy to eliminate threats posed by foreign entities perceived as proxies of hostile regimes.
The use of the Alien Enemies Act is a controversial step, reflecting the administration’s firm stance on addressing terrorism and criminal activities linked to foreign governments.
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