Overview

• Robert King, a U.S. citizen, was arrested in McKinney, Texas, for making terroristic threats against ICE agents and DHS Secretary Kristi Noem.
• King's social media posts included explicit threats to 'open fire' on ICE agents if they were seen in his neighborhood.
• His arrest follows a viral TikTok video that encouraged violence against ICE agents, which has since been removed from the platform.
• DHS Secretary Noem condemned the threats, reiterating that such actions will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.
• The incident highlights ongoing criticism of ICE's use of unmarked vehicles and masks, which some argue create fear and confusion in communities.