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Texas Man Arrested for Threatening ICE Agents and DHS Secretary Kristi Noem

Robert King was detained after social media posts revealed his intent to 'open fire' on ICE agents, following heightened tensions over enforcement practices.

  • 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.
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