President Trump on Wednesday tore into the “ruthless” MS-13 gang, doubling down on remarks calling its members “animals” and dinging House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi for “trying to defend” them. Trump was applauded by participants during an immigration roundtable in Long Island, N.Y., a hotbed for the gang known for its gruesome crimes. “I noticed recently where Democrats, Nancy Pelosi as an example, are trying to defend MS-13 gang members,” he said. MS-13 was started by Central American immigrants in the 1980s, and has since spread across major metropolitan areas including Los Angeles, the Washington suburbs and Long Island. Andrew Cuomo announced last month a massive $18.5 million injection to stop MS-13 recruiting in the area.

Source: Fox News May 23, 2018 19:11 UTC