NATIONAL GANG PROBLEM

Please watch the following recent statement issued by the President’s office: https://www.c-span.org/video/?c4730047/actual-statement-context-president-ms-13-animals

• What is the significance of the statement above issued by President Trump? Has there been any policy changes or new initiatives as a result of this statement? Support your answer with at least one quality reference.
• Did the president rely on any of the “myths” described in Chapter 2 to illustrate his point?
• Respond to one of your classmates. Do you think that this statement and any resulting policies mentioned will have any effect on gang activity in the future (increase or decrease)? Support your answer with at least one quality reference.