Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) is calling for Democratic lawmakers to be “held accountable” for their inflammatory anti-ICE rhetoric, following a series of ambush-style attacks targeting federal immigration officers in recent days.
Appearing on Fox News, Mullin addressed the growing violence against ICE and other federal law enforcement agencies—just hours after the Department of Justice announced charges against 11 individuals tied to a highly coordinated ambush on an ICE facility in North Texas.
Host Dana Perino noted a staggering rise in attacks on federal law enforcement officers compared to the same time last year, with incidents jumping from 10 to 79—a 690 percent increase. “How do you see it?” Perino asked the senator.
“Well, Dana, it’s not surprising. When you have the Democrats that are out there constantly villainizing the ICE agents, actually leading the charge towards obstruction and getting in their way and not treating them with respect as true law enforcement. This is going to continue to happen,” Mullin replied.
One officer was shot in the neck and is currently recovering. Police have arrested 11 individuals in connection with the attack, with ten facing attempted murder charges. Searches of the suspects’ properties uncovered masks, goggles, tactical gloves, additional body armor, a cache of nine more firearms, spray paint, fireworks, and two-way radios.
“There is no question Dana that this was organized. When you have individuals with the tactical gear that they had, when you have jammers that are on site, you have an ambush that is truly set up the way that it was. This was, as you said, this is not a peaceful demonstration,” Mullin said.
