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Moreno Demands Accountability After Gerken's Controversial ICE Remarks

1/17/2026

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Sen. Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) demands accountability from Toledo County Commissioner Pete Gerken after Gerken compared ICE officers to terrorists, saying the remarks conflict with his oath and harm county residents amid a $70 million deficit in Toledo Public Schools.
Moreno warns the rhetoric could incite violence against federal law enforcement.
He requests written answers within five days regarding the county's use of federal funds and the implications of Gerken's statements.

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Sen. Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) demands accountability from Toledo County Commissioner Pete Gerken after Gerken compared ICE officers to terrorists, saying the remarks conflict with his oath and harm county residents amid a $70 million deficit in Toledo Public Schools.
Moreno warns the rhetoric could incite violence against federal law enforcement.
He requests written answers within five days regarding the county's use of federal funds and the implications of Gerken's statements.