Former U.S. President Donald Trump made headlines after stating he never signed the Alien Enemies Act of 1789, amid rising concerns over deportations of Venezuelan immigrants linked to the notorious Tren de Aragua gang. Speaking to reporters, Trump emphasized his stance on removing criminals from the country, saying, “We want to get criminals out of our country, number one, and I don’t know when it was signed because I didn’t sign it.”

He clarified that the decision to deport was handled by others, particularly highlighting Secretary of State Marco Rubio's role. “Marco Rubio has done a great job and he wanted them out, and we go along with that,” Trump added.

Pressed on the possibility of additional deportation flights to El Salvador, Trump distanced himself from direct involvement, stating, “I’ll have the secretary of state handle it, because I’m not really involved in that.” However, he reiterated his tough stance on crime and immigration, saying, “The concept of getting bad people—murderers, rapists, drug dealers—these are really some bad people out of our country. I ran on that. I won on that.”

Trump's remarks come amid growing scrutiny of U.S. immigration policies and enforcement measures, especially regarding individuals allegedly connected to international criminal organizations. His comments aim to underscore his administration's commitment to national security and public safety, without taking personal responsibility for invoking centuries-old legislative tools.

While Trump distances himself from the technicalities, the message remains firm: his administration supports the deportation of individuals deemed threats to American society, regardless of the historical laws employed.