Federal authorities scored a major victory this week with the arrest of a top MS-13 gang leader in Virginia. The 24-year-old illegal immigrant from El Salvador had been terrorizing communities while living under the radar in suburban Dale City. This bust shows what happens when law enforcement finally gets tough on border security instead of coddling criminals.
Governor Glenn Youngkin stood shoulder-to-shoulder with Trump officials to announce the takedown. He blasted soft-on-crime Democrats who let sanctuary cities become breeding grounds for violent gangs. Youngkin’s pushing a new budget plan to punish local governments that shield illegal immigrants from ICE. It’s about time someone stood up for law-abiding citizens instead of lawbreaking aliens.
The arrested gang thug had multiple prior run-ins with police for drugs and traffic violations. But weak policies under previous administrations let him keep walking free. Now he’s facing gun charges and deportation thanks to President Trump’s renewed focus on cleaning up our streets. This is exactly why we need every state cooperating with federal immigration enforcement.
MS-13 has butchered innocent Americans for years while sanctuary cities rolled out the welcome mat. Remember Laken Riley – the Georgia student murdered by an illegal who flew here on Biden’s dime? Kayleigh McEnany ripped liberals for crying about deportation while victims like Laken get forgotten. The left cares more about criminal aliens than protecting our daughters.
Trump’s team isn’t playing games anymore. They’ve already deported thousands of gang members and drug dealers in just two months. The Department of Homeland Security is raiding liberal enclaves that tried to hide illegals in churches and schools. Finally, we have leaders who put American lives over political correctness.
Democrats are still fighting to block these deportations. Some radical lawyers even plotted to use Zoom court hearings to help gang members dodge ICE. They’d rather see MS-13 thugs roaming free than admit Trump’s policies work. These activists should be in jail themselves for aiding and abetting criminals.
The contrast couldn’t be clearer. While Democrats compare MS-13 to Irish immigrants from the 1800s, Trump officials are actually making neighborhoods safer. Every deported gang member means fewer drugs on our streets and fewer graves for American teens. This Virginia arrest proves that strong borders and tough policing save lives.
President Trump vowed to eradicate these animals back in 2016. With arrests like this, he’s keeping that promise. The silent majority is done watching liberals prioritize murderers over moms and kids. It’s time to finish the wall, deport every last gang member, and make America safe again.
