FBI and Border Patrol have been sounding alarms about the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua. Their concerns fell on deaf ears until TdA began to infiltrate cities across the U.S.

"The most recent event took place approximately 13 miles west of the McAllen International Airport on Feb. 9. While on patrol an AS-350 helicopter was struck three times with a laser that originated from a vehicle on the Mexican riverbank," CBP added.

Trump has been speaking for one hour. His remarks so far resemble the tone of his 2024 campaign speeches, as he weaves from one topic to another. He is currently railing against illegal immigration, the southern border and criminal cartels, which were some of his favorite topics to talk about on the trail.

A 35-year-old McAllen resident has confessed to aiming a laser at a Customs and Border Protection (CBP) helicopter, U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei announced. George Anthony Garza