The Dan Bongino Show You'll Never Believe The Left's Latest Ridiculous Tactic | Episode 64
Jun 13, 2025
Todd Lyons, the Acting Director of ICE, dives into the dramatic rise in violence against immigration officers, highlighting a staggering 413% increase in assaults and the troubling rhetoric that fuels such hostility. He also dissects the challenges his agency faces, from political pressures to resource constraints. The discussion also touches on significant geopolitical events, like Israel's military actions in Iran, and critiques how political figures leverage crises for their own narratives, underscoring the tension permeating today's political landscape.
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Democrats' Overblown Reaction
- Democrats wildly overreacted to Padilla's detention, portraying it as fascist repression.
- These theatrics distract from substantive policy and reveal political grandstanding.
Rising Threats to ICE Agents
- ICE officers face a 413% increase in assaults, including violent attacks during enforcement.
- They work daily amid threats, doxing, and hostile interference from protesters.
Political Rhetoric Endangers ICE
- Politicians and media calling ICE officers Nazis incite hostility against agents.
- Such rhetoric directly endangers ICE personnel, increasing the risk of violence.