**Trump Campaigns in Aurora, Emphasizes Immigration Concerns**

AURORA, Colo. (AP) - In a strategic move for his presidential bid, Donald Trump visited Aurora, a Colorado suburb, to amplify his stance on illegal immigration. This marks his first appearance in the state during this election cycle, emphasizing the issue of migrant-induced chaos in smaller American communities, despite often relying on misleading claims.

During his rally, Trump highlighted his ongoing commitment to rigorous immigration policies, promising what he describes as the largest deportation effort in U.S. history. Trump has persistently underscored immigration as a central theme of his political identity since his initial campaign in 2015. Recently, he has targeted smaller towns experiencing significant influxes of migrants, arguing that these changes have strained resources and eroded local trust.

Aurora gained attention in August after a video surfaced showing armed men patrolling an apartment complex housing Venezuelan migrants. Trump seized this incident to assert that Venezuelan gangs, specifically the Tren de Aragua or TDA, were seizing control of neighborhoods, a claim disputed by authorities who state that the area is now secure.

Disregarding official reassurances, Trump depicted the suburban complexes as being overrun by "barbaric thugs" and implicated President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris in the resulting turmoil. "They're ruining your state," Trump declared, pointing to the Democratic administration.

Trump's campaign revealed his plan to implement "Operation Aurora," aimed at deporting members of the Trent de Aragua gang. This announcement aligns with his pledge to invoke the Alien Enemies Act of 1798, which permits the deportation of noncitizens from nations the U.S. is at odds with.

Notably, the Biden administration had previously targeted the same gang in July by classifying it as a transnational criminal organization and offering $12 million in rewards for the capture of its leaders.