Illegal aliens deported, Homicides Crash; Someone do the math
Illegal immigration and violent crime? Andrea Widburg, Managing Editor of American Thinker connects the dots— not through ideology, but through undeniable data. With ICE raids in Colorado removing 100 Venezuelan gang members linked to the notorious Tren de Aragua, Denver’s violent crime rate has plummeted nearly 60% in early 2025 — one of the steepest drops in the nation. Yet, officials won’t credit enforcement.
Why?
Meanwhile, across the Atlantic, the Canary Islands — overwhelmed by illegal migrants from Mali, Senegal, and Morocco — are experiencing a violent crime surge. Homicides are up 400%. Attempted murders and sexual assaults have also skyrocketed. These trends mirror past patterns in Europe, where large numbers of Muslim migrants from unstable nations have contributed to growing public safety concerns.
Widburg’s message is clear: While correlation doesn’t always equal causation, we’re long past the point of coincidence. The media may ignore it. The left may rage against it. But the American people see the truth — and Donald Trump is the only major figure willing to confront it.
Andrea Widburg is available for interviews to discuss:
- The real-world effects of Trump’s immigration enforcement
- Why elite denial of immigration-crime links puts communities at risk
- Why Trump’s critics misread the leverage dynamics from the beginning
Andrea offers grounded, accessible analysis that connects historical insight with modern market realities. She’s a sharp commentator who doesn’t just follow the headlines—she explains what they actually mean.
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Whether at home or abroad, the correlation between illegal immigrants and crime – American Thinker
Optional Q&A:
- You argue that the connection between illegal immigration and violent crime is no longer coincidental — what specific data points made that undeniable for you?
- Why do you think officials in Denver are reluctant to credit ICE enforcement with the city’s dramatic drop in violent crime?
- You highlight the Tren de Aragua gang — what does their presence in the U.S. say about the state of our immigration and vetting systems?
- How do the crime trends in the Canary Islands reflect what could happen in the U.S. if mass illegal migration continues unchecked?
- Some claim it’s xenophobic to associate immigrants with crime — how do you respond to those critics while still presenting the facts?
- You mention Muslim-majority countries like Mali, Senegal, and Morocco — what specific cultural or legal clashes do you think Europe is ignoring?
- What policy changes do you believe are urgently needed to prevent the U.S. from following Europe’s trajectory on immigration-related crime?
- Do you think Trump’s approach to immigration enforcement will become more politically popular as crime data becomes harder to ignore?
ABOUT ANDREA WIDBURG…
Andrea Widburg is the Managing Editor of American Thinker and has been with that site since 2020. She is a former Democrat who was raised in San Francisco and received a BA from UC Berkeley. After receiving a JD from the University of Texas at Austin, she worked as a lawyer in the San Francisco Bay Area for 30 years and raised two children. Appearing in leftist-run courts, raising children against a culture hostile to childhood innocence, and witnessing the Democrat party turn against Israel, along with the shock therapy of 9/11, made her reexamine her political beliefs, leading her to embrace constitutional conservatism. Her website is www.AmericanThinker.com
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