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Boston Mayor Wu Sparks Outrage with ICE Comments

6/7/2025

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Boston Mayor Michelle Wu ignited controversy by likening ICE agents to neo-Nazis, drawing sharp criticism from federal officials. The Trump administration's response was swift, with White House spokesperson Abigail Jackson labeling her comments as perilous. ICE Acting Director Todd Lyons echoed this sentiment, warning that Wu's words jeopardize the safety of agents and their families. Wu remains steadfast, branding ICE as "secret police."

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Boston Mayor Michelle Wu ignited controversy by likening ICE agents to neo-Nazis, drawing sharp criticism from federal officials. The Trump administration's response was swift, with White House spokesperson Abigail Jackson labeling her comments as perilous. ICE Acting Director Todd Lyons echoed this sentiment, warning that Wu's words jeopardize the safety of agents and their families. Wu remains steadfast, branding ICE as "secret police."