In today’s America, some politicians treat words like weapons. They fire off angry, careless accusations from the safety of their offices. But their words don’t just vanish into the air. They land in the real world with very real, and very dangerous, consequences.

For the men and women who wear a uniform, this isn’t a game. It’s a matter of life and death. The old saying about sticks and stones is a lie. Words can, and do, hurt people—especially those standing on the front lines to protect our nation.

Now, the Trump administration is officially calling it out. The White House is pointing the finger squarely at Democrats for a shocking 700% surge in assaults against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents. They say the Left’s dangerous rhetoric is directly fueling violence.

From Just the News:

As more Democrats push to unmask U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers, the White House is pointing fingers at a surge in targeted violence against law enforcement agents.

The White House put out a fact sheet Wednesday afternoon highlighting the rise in violencew against ICE agents, a day after legislation was introduced in Congress by several Democrats, citing transparency in an effort to prohibit federal immigration officials from covering their faces.

The Democrats’ Answer? Make Agents Bigger Targets

Just as attacks on officers were spiking, Democrats in Congress rolled out a new bill called the VISIBLE Act. They claim it’s about “transparency.” The bill would force ICE agents to show their faces and names on their uniforms, making them easily identifiable.

But while politicians in D.C. talk about transparency, agents on the ground face horrific violence. In Alvarado, Texas, assailants lured an officer out of a facility and shot him in the neck in what officials called a “planned ambush.” In Portland, “deranged rioters” attacked officers with an incendiary device.

This isn’t about accountability. It’s about intimidation. And as one former top official makes clear, the blame lies with the politicians fanning the flames. Former Border Czar Tom Homan connected the dots perfectly.

Sticks and stones are breaking bones, and officers are being shot, because of the poisonous words of politicians. The choice for Americans is simple. You can stand with the brave agents defending our laws and our border, or you can stand with the people putting targets on their backs.

Key Takeaways

• The White House says Democrat rhetoric caused a 700% surge in ICE assaults.
• A new Democrat bill aims to unmask federal agents, making them easier targets.
• Inflammatory language from politicians is fueling real-world violence against law enforcement.
• Americans must choose between supporting law enforcement or the politicians who endanger them.

Sources: Just The News, The Center Square