Aurora community pushes back against Trump claims about migrants [Video]

AURORA, Colo. — In the wake of former President Donald Trump’s campaign stop in Aurora on Friday, various immigration advocates and local organizations gathered outside an apartment building tied to false migrant gang takeover allegations to push back against rhetoric that villainizes the immigrant community.

Before his visit, Trump echoed inaccurate claims that the city, as well as apartment buildings within it, have been taken over by Venezuelan gangs. He repeated these assertions during his rally speech on Friday. Organizers of the community event — held outside of apartments on Dallas Street, one of the buildings connected to takeover claims — said they wanted to showcase what they believe to be the reality of Aurora: a place where families and neighbors look out for one another.

From faith leaders to city council members, people showed up to speak …