Politics is getting dangerous in this country. And too many people are losing their minds.
Now Federal agents are on high alert after being hit with credible death threats.
Surge in Threats Against ICE Personnel
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) reported an alarming 8,000% spike in death threats against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers as they implement President Trump’s deportation initiatives.
Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin described the situation as unprecedented, stating, “From bounties placed on their heads for their murders, threats to their families, stalking and doxxing online, our officers are experiencing an unprecedented level of violence and threats against them and their families.”
While DHS did not release specific data or a timeframe for this increase, the reported surge underscores rising hostility toward ICE personnel.
Previously, DHS cited a 1,000% rise in assaults on ICE officers but faced skepticism for including minor incidents that critics argue did not constitute serious or criminal acts. The lack of detailed data has fueled debate over the accuracy of these claims, with some questioning the agency’s reporting methods.
Sanctuary Policies and Anti-ICE Sentiment
McLaughlin pointed to sanctuary jurisdictions and their political leaders as key contributors to the growing anti-ICE sentiment driving these threats.
“This violence against law enforcement must end,” she declared, emphasizing the need to curb hostility toward officers. DHS highlighted a disturbing incident in Texas, where an ICE officer’s spouse received a threatening call stating, “I hope your kids get deported by accident,” and likening the family to N-zis. Such examples illustrate the personal toll on officers and their loved ones amid heightened tensions.
The department also cited a social media post from Whatcom County, Washington, urging residents to “make life hard for ICE” by tracking and recording officers’ movements.
The poster, using the name James Warren, wrote, “They need to be told they are N-zis every day they come to work, they need to be reminded that they are N-zis every day when they go home. I start on my next day off, you should too.”
A commenter escalated the rhetoric, stating, “we used to hang traitors in this country” and expressing hope for a return to such measures, to which Warren replied, “Me too my friend, me too.”
Escalating Rhetoric and Calls for Action
The inflammatory online rhetoric and real-world threats signal a volatile environment for ICE personnel as they carry out their duties. DHS’s report of bounties, stalking, and doxxing highlights the severity of the challenges facing officers.
The department’s examples, including the Texas call and Washington social media post, reflect a broader wave of hostility that McLaughlin attributes to political opposition to ICE’s mission.
As the agency navigates these threats, the lack of detailed data behind the reported 8,000% increase remains a point of contention, with critics demanding greater transparency to substantiate the claims.
