Outrage erupted online after a pro-ICE man in Vermont openly called for anti-ICE protesters to be run over.
The incident was captured on video by one of the protesters who reportedly heard the man make the threatening remark. The protester titled the video, “Pro ICE troll calls for protesters to be run over.” He then asked the man to repeat what he had just said.
Instead of taking back his statement, the man agreed to repeat it. He once again called for the protesters to be run over, saying, “I said run them over, they in the road.” The ICE supporter then doubled down on his remarks, raising his voice as he challenged the protester by asking, “Did you hear that?”
As the protester turned the camera toward something else, the ICE supporter yelled, “Yeah, get the [expletive] off the road.” The video ended with him addressing the protester again, saying, “You almost got run over, didn’t you?”
In addition to calling for violence against protesters, the ICE supporter was holding a large sign that read, “I support ICE.” He also carried a smaller handwritten sign listing several names, including Laken Riley, Rachel Morin, Sarah Root, and Ronil Singh. Many of those listed were victims of murders, fatal crashes, or other incidents involving undocumented immigrants in the United States.
The names appeared to be intended to draw attention to deaths frequently cited by supporters of stricter immigration enforcement when defending ICE and its operations. However, the circumstances surrounding the cases varied, and not everyone listed was confirmed to have been killed by an undocumented immigrant. The smaller sign appeared to serve as another expression of the individual’s support for immigration enforcement.
Many people criticized the ICE supporter for openly encouraging violence against anti-ICE protesters. They argued that political disagreements or protesters standing in the road did not justify threatening their lives. Others were particularly disturbed by his willingness to repeat the statement without hesitation, appearing unconcerned about the possibility of someone being seriously injured or killed.
Critics also highlighted what they viewed as a contradiction between the supporter’s apparent concern for victims of violence, whose names he displayed on his sign, and his willingness to encourage violence against people whose political views he opposed.
Viewers Slam Pro-ICE Vermont Man Over Violent Call
Many viewers criticized the pro-ICE Vermont man over his remarks, arguing that openly encouraging violence against protesters was unacceptable. “Water is wet. Fire is hot. MAGA calls for violence,” one person wrote. Another suggested that supporters of the movement were becoming more outspoken in Vermont, commenting, “As its dying here in mississippi they seem to be more bold to show their face in vermont.”
Others continued condemning the ICE supporter, with some using harsh language to express their anger over his remarks. “Those Nazis and traitors to the human race are just too stupid to [expletive],” one person wrote. Another questioned how his family might react to his behavior, commenting, “This is embarrassing. Imagine being this guys wife or kids…”
Someone else went further, calling for the public identification of people expressing similar views: “These people are traitors to our nation. At least the nazis used the ‘just following orders’ excuse. These deplorable citizens are doing it voluntarily and without masks. Time to name and shame. Let’s make lists like the Trump administration likes to do so often.”
The incident highlighted the ongoing tensions between ICE supporters and those who oppose the agency’s immigration enforcement practices. It also raised broader concerns about how political disagreements can escalate into threats. This made critics emphasize that opposing someone’s views does not justify encouraging violence against them.
