Making the Argument with Nick Freitas The Left Vows Retaliation Against ICE
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Dec 2, 2025 Christian Hines, a sharp political commentator and historian, joins to dissect the escalating rhetoric from Democrats targeting ICE and federal employees. They explore the ramifications of labeling orders illegal and the troubling rise of Antifa-related violence. Hines critiques recent calls for accountability from figures like Rep. Alyssa Slotkin, connecting them to historical instances of defiance against authority. The duo also highlights the chilling effects these threats can have on law enforcement and the shifting tactics on the political left.
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Left Signals Retaliation Strategy
- Nick Freitas warns Democrats are signaling they will weaponize government against political opponents when back in power.
- He frames recent rhetoric as a shift from accusation to promised retaliation against officials who followed Trump-era orders.
Violent Incidents Targeting ICE
- Nick recounts Antifa and other attacks on ICE facilities and arrests as evidence of violent left-wing actions.
- He cites a Texas ICE facility attack and a Virginia principal arrested for plotting attacks on ICE agents.
Obstruction Justifies Federal Action
- Freitas explains states and localities are not legally required to enforce federal immigration law but obstruction can trigger federal response.
- He argues federal deployment is justified when local leaders actively obstruct enforcement.
