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Clearly false: Joe pushes back against VP Vance for singling out just Democrats for acts of violence
MSNBC· 2025-09-25 10:53
Incident Summary - A shooting at an ICE facility in Dallas resulted in one death and two critical injuries, all victims being detainees [1] - The gunman, 29-year-old Joshua John, died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound [1] - The FBI is investigating the attack as an act of targeted violence, finding bullets with an "anti-ICE" message near the shooter's body [2][5] Political Reactions and Accusations - Trump administration officials and some Republicans attributed the shooting to political violence motivated by the left, blaming Democratic rhetoric against ICE [4][5][6] - Vice President JD Vance stated that political violence in the country is primarily from one side of the political aisle, prompting criticism for allegedly false statements [6][7] - Counterarguments highlighted that data suggests the majority of politically motivated killings in the United States come from the right [9][10] Calls for Unity and Condemnation of Violence - There were calls for condemning political violence in all forms, rather than selectively focusing on incidents affecting one side [19] - Some criticized the immediate leap to political division and blame following the shooting, especially by high-ranking officials [21] - The need for leadership to unite the country and move beyond division was emphasized [17][18] Open Questions and Ongoing Investigation - Questions remain about the shooter's motive and target, considering the ability to distinguish ICE officers from migrants [20] - The investigation is ongoing to determine the full circumstances and motivations behind the attack [2][20]
Ex-ICE Director: We need leadership 'desperately' right now to bring peace
MSNBC· 2025-09-24 20:33
Joining us now, former director of ICE, Sarah Salana. She served in the Obama administration. Thank you very much for joining us.Of course. I want to get your reaction to this moment that we're in and as DH says, the the escalating the surge in violence against ICE officers. Well, it's it's horrific.I uh am sick to my stomach this morning when I heard what happened. I was the former United States Attorney for the Northern District of Texas, which is based in Dallas. And of course, as director of ICE, I know ...
Texas democrats evacuated their Illinois hotel after a bomb threat
NBC News· 2025-08-07 12:51
A bomb threat at a Chicago area hotel forcing Texas Democrats to evacuate. We were awakened to an alarm going off in the hotel around 7:30 this morning over the loudspeaker saying there has been a bomb threat made on this hotel. Please evacuate immediately.Representative John Buucy is one of dozens of Democratic lawmakers staying there after leaving Texas to stall a Republican plan to redraw congressional districts. Police say 400 people were evacuated from the hotel as they scoured for an explosive device, ...