Yet another violent criminal discovered that attacking federal law enforcement officers is a fatal mistake when Border Patrol agents were forced to defend themselves after coming under gunfire at a Texas border checkpoint.
The incident, which unfolded at the southern border, represents the latest in an alarming pattern of escalating violence against the very agents working tirelessly to secure our nation under President Trump's renewed America First border policies.
Social media reports confirmed the deadly encounter, with @ACSpollen breaking the news: "BREAKING: Border Patrol Shoots Armed Man Who Opened Fire at Texas Border Checkpoint."
This attack comes as Border Patrol agents are already facing unprecedented challenges implementing President Trump's mass deportation agenda while dealing with cartels, human traffickers, and now domestic terrorists targeting them directly.
Open Season on Law Enforcement?
The Texas shooting is just the tip of the iceberg in what appears to be a coordinated campaign of violence against those sworn to protect our borders and communities. From harassment of ICE agents conducting lawful deportation operations to vandalism at Department of Homeland Security facilities, our federal agents are under siege.
Intelligence reports have even indicated that Mexican cartels have issued orders for their members to shoot at Border Patrol agents from across the border. Meanwhile, violent crime continues plaguing American cities, as evidenced by recent social media reports of armed home invasions where families are forced to defend themselves.
@CitizenAppNYC reported another violent incident: "BREAKING | Gunman Shoots Man. The shooting suspect fled inside a gray BMW with a NY license plate." These reports paint a disturbing picture of lawlessness that our Border Patrol agents face daily.
Thanks to the swift action of our well-trained Border Patrol agents, this particular threat has been permanently neutralized. But how many more attacks will our law enforcement officers endure while simply doing their jobs to protect American citizens?
President Trump's administration has made it clear that attacks on federal agents will be met with the full force of the law. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem has emphasized that the safety of DHS personnel remains a top priority as they execute the President's border security mandate.
When will this madness end? Our Border Patrol agents deserve our support, not bullets.