Trump goes to Colorado to campaign on immigration

Former President and Republican nominee Donald Trump speaking at a rally in Aurora, Colorado. (Video by 13WMAZ via YouTube)

Donald Trump's rally in Aurora, Colorado, in October 2024 was a strategic stop despite Colorado not being a swing state. His visit focused on amplifying immigration issues and capitalizing on fears about crime, which he associated with an influx of Venezuelan migrants.

Trump repeatedly referred to Aurora as a "war zone," claiming that Venezuelan gang members had overrun certain apartment complexes. His message centered around reversing the "open-border policies" of the Harris-Biden administration, which he blamed for rising crime and insecurity.

He also tied these local issues to national ones, arguing that only his leadership could restore order and protect communities from similar crises across the country.

Ultimately, Trump's visit was about consolidating support around immigration, using harsh rhetoric and promises of law and order to galvanize voters, even in a state that is not considered a swing state in this election.