Tom Homan on Funding of Anti-ICE Protests and Agent Ambush

Political Leaders and Protest Stance

• 🎯 Mayor Fry and Governor Walz are criticized for not taking immediate action to stop anti-ICE protests, despite having the power to de-escalate the situation.
• 💡 They could end the protests by cooperating with ICE, allowing agents access to jails, and respecting detainers for illegal immigrants.
• ⚠️ Politicians are accused of prioritizing animosity towards Trump over community safety.

Investigation into Protest Funding

• 🔍 HSI, IRS, and FBI are conducting a deep dive investigation into the funding of organized protest groups.
• 💰 The goal is to identify who is organizing and inciting violence, with the promise that justice is coming for those involved.
• 🗣️ Efforts are underway to increase attorneys and agents in Minnesota to address the situation.

Law Enforcement and Legal Consequences

• ⚖️ The Philly sheriff is criticized for suggesting arresting ICE agents, as interfering with ICE officers is a felony.
• 🚫 Individuals who interfere with, impede, or assault ICE officers will be prosecuted, regardless of their official capacity.
• 📢 A new database is being created to publicly identify individuals arrested for such offenses, including broadcasting their faces and informing their employers and communities.

Status of Injured ICE Agent

• 🚑 The ICE agent ambushed the previous night is recovering and receiving medical care in a secure location due to death threats against him and his family.
• 🚨 The agent was attacked by three Venezuelan illegal immigrants, and there are intelligence reports indicating a desire for his death.
• 💔 The lack of outreach from Mayor Fry or Governor Walz to the agent's family is highlighted.

Public Perception and Messaging

• 📉 Concerns are raised about polls showing declining public support for ICE, attributed to false media narratives.
• ✅ It is crucial to better message the reality that 70% of those arrested by ICE are criminals, and to counter lies about family separation and other operations.
• 🗣️ The radical group of anarchists is seen as distinct from the majority of Minnesotans who support ICE and desire peace.

Escalation and Future Concerns

• ⚠️ Tom Homan warns that if the current situation doesn't stop, there will be more bloodshed, potentially involving agents or civilians.
• 🚩 He has personally experienced the tragedy of burying Border Patrol and special agents throughout his career.
• 🤝 Meeting with the President is planned to discuss options, including the insurrection act, as the current situation is unsustainable.