Marking a notable achievement in the Trump administration’s efforts against illegal immigration and organized crime, the FBI, under the leadership of Kash Patel, initiated a substantial counteroffensive against the Tren de Aragua cartel (TDA). The announcement of 16 gang members’ arrests was made on social media, which elicited a tremendous online response.
In the comments section of this post, conservatives commended the FBI’s decisive measures. One comment read, “The FBI’s takedown of [Tren de Aragua] demonstrates that federal law enforcement is finally prioritizing action over bureaucracy. Sixteen arrests—including foreign nationals residing here illegally—highlight the deadly repercussions of unregulated border chaos. These criminals trafficked cocaine, weapons, and terrorized Houston with a mass shooting.
Expanding on this topic, the same user remarked, “While the arrests represent a victory, the fundamental concern lies in how these transnational gangs managed to infiltrate our cities initially. Operation Take Back America must eradicate every source of this decay: secure the border, deport criminal aliens, and dismantle cartel networks,” stating, “Every firearm seized and kilo confiscated serves as a reminder that weakness invites violence. Support the agents, but insist on accountability for the systems that permitted this invasion.”
Some users contended that politicians who facilitated the entry of TdA members into the country should be prosecuted. One comment reflecting this sentiment stated, “That’s fantastic! Now, can they arrest the corrupt Democratic House and Senate officials who have been promoting violence and defending illegal aliens?” In agreement, another user added, “Did they pursue the instigators who motivated these actions in the first place? Because they ought to be addressing the issue from its roots and disarming the attack dog, rather than merely following the trails. Right @FBIDDBongino @Kash_Patel @FBIDirectorKash?
