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4w ago

Texas Man Arrested for Threatening Violence Against ICE Agents and DHS Secretary

Robert King was detained in McKinney, Texas, after posting on social media about plans to 'open fire' on federal agents, as DHS emphasizes strict enforcement against threats.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said Robert King, a U.S. citizen was taken into custody in McKinney for making "terroristic threats" against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents and Secretary Kristi Noem.

Overview

  • Robert King, a U.S. citizen, was arrested in McKinney, Texas, for making terroristic threats against ICE agents and DHS Secretary Kristi Noem on social media.
  • King's posts included claims that ICE agents are not 'real cops' and threats to 'open fire' if agents were seen in his neighborhood.
  • The arrest follows a viral TikTok video by another individual urging violence against ICE agents, which has since been removed from the platform.
  • DHS Secretary Kristi Noem reaffirmed the administration's commitment to prosecuting threats against law enforcement to the fullest extent of the law.
  • The arrest is part of broader DHS efforts to address escalating threats against ICE agents during intensified immigration enforcement under the Trump administration.