The temperature is heating up in America. It’s time to tone it down.
And now a domestic terror attack on Congressman’s office put the FBI on high alert
Incident at GOP Lawmaker’s Office Sparks Domestic Terrorism Report
Wisconsin Republican Rep. Derrick Van Orden has alerted the FBI to what he describes as an act of domestic terrorism at his Eau Claire district office, where an individual, apparently motivated by opposition to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), aggressively tried to gain entry amid heightened national tensions.
This event, occurring just hours after a deadly confrontation involving ICE in Minnesota, underscores the risks of allowing heated political rhetoric to spiral into real-world aggression, potentially endangering public servants and civilians alike.
Van Orden shared details on X, stating, “Just hours after ICE officers were violently attacked in Minnesota [Wednesday], our Eau Claire office was targeted by an individual fueled by anti-ICE rhetoric—shouting slurs, pounding on our doors, and attempting to force his way inside.”
Surveillance footage captured the man banging on the door and calling staff “N-zis,” while his vehicle displayed messages like “F— ICE,” “YOUR TURN!,” “AMERICA BENDS HER KNEE TO NO KINGS,” and “NO KINGS.” Van Orden emphasized the need to de-escalate such confrontations, noting that no one should resort to threats or force in expressing political views.
Link to Fatal Minneapolis Shooting and Rising Hostility
The attempted intrusion followed closely on the heels of a tragic shooting in Minneapolis, where 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good was killed after video showed her accelerating her SUV toward an ICE agent during an immigration enforcement operation.
Van Orden connected the dots, posting, “This is the direct result of Democrats’ violent rhetoric. It must stop now.”
He further questioned the underlying causes, writing, “The REAL question you should be asking is ‘What would drive a 37-year-old suburban woman to violently attack federal law enforcement?’” and adding that Good “never had to die,” attributing the incident to inflammatory portrayals of law enforcement as “American Gestapo.”
Such language, he suggested, fosters an environment where violence becomes a misguided outlet for dissent, rather than constructive dialogue or peaceful protest.
Calls for Accountability and Rejection of Violence
After consulting with FBI Director Kash Patel, Van Orden formally reported the Eau Claire episode as domestic terrorism, though no arrests were confirmed by Thursday afternoon.
The broader fallout from the Minneapolis event included protests and strong statements from Democratic figures, such as New York City Council member Zohran Mamdani, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, who referred to the agent’s actions as “m-rder.”
Amid these developments, the incident serves as a stark reminder of the imperative to condemn all forms of political violence, encouraging leaders across the spectrum to promote civility and resolve disputes through non-violent means to prevent further harm.
