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Senator Warns of 'Powder Keg' Amid Rising ICE Violence

12/11/2025

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U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-Mo.) warned of a "powder keg" due to rising violence against ICE agents and cited a 1,000% increase in assaults at a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing.
Schmitt criticized Democrats for failing to support law enforcement.
Schmitt claimed anti-ICE protests endanger agents and undermine immigration enforcement.
Schmitt noted protesters' tactics to provoke federal agents were discussed with Gen. Gregory Guillot, commander of Northern Command.

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U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-Mo.) warned of a "powder keg" due to rising violence against ICE agents and cited a 1,000% increase in assaults at a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing.
Schmitt criticized Democrats for failing to support law enforcement.
Schmitt claimed anti-ICE protests endanger agents and undermine immigration enforcement.
Schmitt noted protesters' tactics to provoke federal agents were discussed with Gen. Gregory Guillot, commander of Northern Command.