CBP Chief Patrol Agent Greg Bovino on Violence Against Federal Agents in Chicago

Escalating Violence Against Federal Agents

• 🚨 Border Patrol agents in Chicago are facing daily assaults and riots, mirroring the violence shown in clips.
• ⚠️ Two recent incidents involved individuals attempting to ram Border Patrol agents with vehicles, one of whom was armed with a semi-automatic weapon.
• 📈 Weapons found in Chicago in a single month have outnumbered those found in Los Angeles over a four-month period, indicating a significant problem.

Rhetoric Fueling Violence

• 🗣️ Elected officials' rhetoric is directly contributing to the violence against federal officers.
• 🚫 The speaker notes that rank-and-file Chicago police officers support federal agents but are handicapped by their mayor, who may fire them for speaking out.
• 😠 Governors are also criticized for their rhetoric, with one being called out for stating agents cannot wear masks, despite lacking the authority to do so.

Bounties and Threats

• 💰 A bounty of $2,000 for kidnapping and $10,000 for killing senior Border Patrol and ICE officials has been mentioned.
• 🌍 The speaker questions if this level of threat and violence is truly happening in America, comparing it to a "third world country."

Chicago Police Department Response

• ❓ There are reports and shock from police unions regarding the Chicago Police Department being told not to help federal agents.
• 🤝 While the speaker doesn't know the exact dispatch communication, they believe the rank-and-file officers support federal agents.
• 💬 There is an expectation of improved response from the Chicago Police Department following discussions with leadership.

Call for Accountability

• ⚖️ It is crucial to get to the bottom of why federal agents are not receiving assistance from local law enforcement.
• ⚠️ The speaker warns that without addressing these issues, more incidents like the ones described are inevitable.