What led to rumors Trump shared about Venezuelan gangs taking over a Colorado building?

Social media posts falsely claiming the Tren de Aragua gang took over an apartment building went viral, and former President Donald Trump repeated the claims in the debate.

A boy guides his bicycle as a rally is held in the courtyard between apartment buildings in Aurora, Colo., on Sept. 3. Demonstrators said Venezuelans are being unfairly painted as criminals.

Former President Donald Trump repeated again and again debunked rumors related to Venezuelan gangs in a Colorado town during Tuesday night’s presidential debate.

Social media posts falsely claiming a Venezuelan gang had taken over an apartment complex in Aurora, Colorado, have circulated widely in pro-Trump communities and been boosted by right-wing pundits in recent weeks.