Democrats’ rhetoric endangers ICE officers

Published September 24, 2025 3:29pm ET



Three people were reportedly shot at an Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility on Wednesday morning in Dallas. Police were seeking multiple shooting suspects who they believe targeted ICE agents. It’s the latest act of extreme violence against ICE personnel since President Donald Trump began his second term in January.

As tensions continue to tighten, Democrats continue to endanger society by using dangerous, deceitful, and inflammatory rhetoric to categorize their political rivals and opponents. This is especially true regarding the nation’s law enforcement officers, particularly ICE and Department of Homeland Security personnel. By now, you’re familiar with the insults: “Nazi!” “Fascist!” “Brown shirt!” “Gestapo!” In addition to such words being a gross misapplication, using them is also very dangerous. When Democrats use words such as “Nazi” or “fascist,” they are using the words and rhetoric of radicalized individuals, people such as Charlie Kirk’s alleged assassin.

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