President Donald Trump has taken a strong stance against anti-ICE protests, directing officials to take decisive action against those who attack U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents. In a statement made on Friday night, Trump expressed his outrage at the violence directed toward ICE officers, particularly incidents where protesters threw rocks and bricks at their vehicles.
The president’s remarks came after he observed such confrontations while returning from Texas. He described the scene as alarming, highlighting the damage caused to official vehicles by the assaults. Trump specifically addressed Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and Border Czar Tom Homan, granting them full authority to respond to these incidents. He urged law enforcement to stop their vehicles and arrest anyone engaging in such violent behavior, emphasizing the need for law and order.
“I never want to see a car carrying a Law Enforcement Officer attacked again!” Trump declared, insisting that ICE should be able to protect itself just as it protects the public. He called for immediate authorization for arrests and incarceration of those involved in the violence.
The White House has noted a significant increase in assaults against ICE agents, with spokesperson Abigail Jackson stating that attacks have surged by 700 percent due to what she described as “smears and lies” from Democrats. She condemned the ongoing violence, which has included not only physical assaults but also gunfire directed at federal agents in places like McAllen, Texas, and Camarillo, California.
As tensions rise between anti-ICE activists and federal agents, Trump’s directive signals a tough approach to handling protests that escalate into violence. The situation remains fluid, with law enforcement agencies on high alert as they prepare to implement the president’s orders.