TikTok Video Calling for Violence Against ICE Agents Removed After Backlash

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem warns of prosecution for threats against law enforcement as social media platforms face scrutiny over content moderation.

A TikTok user, belal_donq, posted a video urging people to shoot Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents, claiming it was self-defense against alleged misconduct.
The video was removed from TikTok by Sunday evening, and the user's account has since been deactivated following media inquiries.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem condemned the video, emphasizing that threats or harm to law enforcement will lead to prosecution.
National Border Patrol Council Vice President Hector Garza criticized the video for inciting violence and called on social media platforms to take stronger action against such content.
The incident has reignited debates over ICE's practices, rising threats against its agents, and the effectiveness of social media platforms in moderating violent rhetoric.