In a chilling warning that has now come to fruition, former Acting ICE Director Tom Homan has decried a surge of violence directed at border enforcement agents, stating, “I’ve been warning about this for two months.” His remarks follow a recent attack on Border Patrol and ICE agents, which he claims could have escalated into a far more catastrophic event.

Homan, speaking after a dinner with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, expressed grave concerns over the inflammatory rhetoric aimed at law enforcement personnel. “The rhetoric needs to decrease significantly,” he stated, emphasizing that such hostile language could lead to serious injury or even death. His predictions, previously dismissed as fearmongering, have now been validated as tensions reached a boiling point.

“We saw that today,” Homan lamented, reflecting on the violent encounter. He warned that unless the vitriolic language targeting ICE and Border Patrol agents ceases, further bloodshed is inevitable. Homan specifically criticized comparisons made by public figures likening these agents to Nazis, arguing that such statements incite dangerous actions against those enforcing immigration laws.

The recent attack, allegedly orchestrated by an individual with anarchist ties, underscores the alarming reality of this escalating violence. Homan’s stark message is clear: without a significant shift in public discourse, the safety of law enforcement officers remains perilously at risk. As the nation grapples with the implications of this violence, the urgent call for a more measured dialogue has never been more critical. The time to act is now, before further tragedies unfold.