DHS calls on sanctuary politicians to stop demonizing ICE as officer assaults soar 1,000%
By Washington Examiner Staff | Washington Examiner
The Department of Homeland Security called on Democratic politicians, legacy media outlets, and left-wing organizations to stop “demonizing DHS law enforcement.”
The request came less than a week after the assassination of conservative activist and Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk, as well as repeated attacks on Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers throughout the country, including two incidents over the last week.
“This hateful rhetoric is inspiring political violence in our country and assaults against our brave DHS law enforcement,” read a release issued on Wednesday from the Department of Homeland Security.
DHS Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs Tricia McLaughlin as...

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