Trump Orders Federal Arrests After Violent ICE Protests in Texas, California

President Donald Trump has strongly condemned the violent protests against ICE agents, particularly incidents where protestors threw rocks and bricks at law enforcement vehicles during raids in California and other locations. After witnessing such violence firsthand while returning from flood-hit Texas, Trump authorized ICE and Homeland Security officers to arrest protestors using "any means necessary" to protect themselves, emphasizing zero tolerance for assaults on federal agents. He directed Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem and Border Czar Tom Homan to ensure officers stop their vehicles and take immediate action against those attacking them. Trump described these protestors as "slimeballs" and underscored the need to uphold law and order, granting full authorization for the arrest and incarceration of offenders. The surge in attacks on ICE has been significant, with assaults reportedly up nearly 700 percent in 2024, highlighting escalating tensions around immigration enforcement. Trump's statements reflect his administration's hardline stance on immigration protests and commitment to supporting federal agents against violent opposition.