President Trump’s Border Czar Tom Homan tore into Rep. Jerry Nadler (D-NY) on Friday, calling him a “buffoon” after the Democrat claimed he was unaware of any violent attacks on Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents.
Appearing on Fox News’ “Jesse Watters Primetime,” Nadler stunned viewers when asked by correspondent Johnny Belisario about the surge in anti-ICE violence, responding with, “What attacks on ICE agents?”
Homan didn’t hold back in his response: “This buffoon knows exactly what attacks — his party is the one encouraging them. ICE agents are facing an 830% increase in assaults because of smears from the left. Their words have consequences. We won’t let them pretend they don’t.”
Nadler wasn’t alone in his dismissiveness. Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA), when asked about the violence, deflected by accusing ICE agents themselves of “terrorizing” immigrant communities.
Nadler pretends to have never heard of the violent attacks on ICE agents:
“What attacks on ICE agents?” pic.twitter.com/2TOLbHjaB0
— Western Lensman (@WesternLensman) July 19, 2025
The remarks sparked immediate backlash from Trump’s allies, who argue that left-wing rhetoric has directly fueled a wave of hostility against federal law enforcement — especially ICE.
DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin released a statement underscoring the dangers ICE officers are facing: “Brave ICE law enforcement are risking their lives every day to keep our communities safe from the worst of the worst criminals. They are succeeding at removing terrorists, murderers, pedophiles, and the most depraved among us from America’s streets — even as crazed rhetoric from gutter politicians inspires a massive increase in assaults. It is reprehensible that our officers face this threat while doing their jobs.”
President Trump’s Rapid Response Team posted a detailed thread on X earlier this week, placing the blame squarely on Democrats for creating a toxic environment that has emboldened anti-law enforcement activists.
As the Trump administration continues its historic crackdown on sanctuary cities and illegal immigration, officials are demanding accountability for the rising political violence targeting ICE — and calling out Democrats who pretend it doesn’t exist.
This buffoon knows exactly what attacks — his party is the one encouraging them.
ICE agents are facing an 830% increase in assaults because of smears from the left. Their words have consequences. We won’t let them pretend they don’t. https://t.co/wxWbnxKhuu
— Thomas D. Homan (@RealTomHoman) July 19, 2025