Gov. Jared Polis also said "it's great" that Trump is "distracted" by attacking him — instead of focusing on his actual opponent in the presidential election.

Trump stepped up his claims about Venezuelan gang activity in the city, even as local officials say such “grossly exaggerated” remarks have “unfairly hurt the city.”

The mayor and police chief of Aurora, Colorado, are pushing back on claims that the city is "overtaken by Venezuelan gangs."