ICE Director Blames Left-Wing Rhetoric for Surge in Attacks on Immigration Officers

Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons has attributed the recent surge in attacks on immigration officers to left-wing rhetoric from elected officials, suggesting that inflammatory language and ideology are contributing to the increase in violence against agents. Lyons made the comments during an interview with CBS' 'Face the Nation'. The acting director's statement comes as reports of assaults on ICE personnel have grown in recent months. Lyons is urging increased awareness and security measures to protect officers from harm.