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President Donald Trump announced this Wednesday that he will sign an executive order to "dismantle domestic terrorism networks" following the shooting at an ICE facility in Texas.
In a statement on his social network Truth Social, he demanded that the Democrats “immediately halt the rhetoric against ICE and law enforcement”, blaming that party for the violent events that occurred this Wednesday.
The president stated that ICE agents are under "serious threat."
In his message, Trump stated that his Administration “has already declared ANTIFA as a terrorist organization” and that the new decree will aim to eradicate "left-wing terrorism" within the U.S.
He also linked his stance to the shock caused by the murder of Charlie Kirk, which he referred to as part of the climate of violence that —he said— must be “brought to an end.”
The statement included a direct call to democratic leaders to moderate the rhetoric against security agencies, and emphasized that the White House is “fully committed” to supporting law enforcement , strengthening borders and homeland security, deporting violent illegal criminals, and the total eradication of "left-wing domestic terrorism."
Trump framed the upcoming executive order as an immediate response to Wednesday's attack against ICE, insisting that decisive action will be taken against those who, in his view, incite or commit violence against federal agents.
The message does not detail the legal scope of the order, the mechanisms for implementation, nor the criteria for defining "networks" of domestic terrorism, aspects that will become clear once the official text is published.
Trump's warning comes after a shooting at an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility in Dallas that resulted in two immigrants dead and at least one person seriously injured.
According to U.S. authorities, no law enforcement agents were reported injured. A spokesperson for ICE indicated that two detainees died and another was in critical condition; later, in a press conference, the FBI and the Dallas police clarified that there were no agents among the victims and that the incident is being investigated as a “targeted violence” episode.
The FBI office released indications of a possible ideological motivation: among the evidence recovered, there was a cartridge with the phrase "ANTI ICE" engraved, according to a post by the bureau's director on X, who described the events as part of a series of politically motivated attacks against law enforcement.
Frequently asked questions about Trump's actions against domestic terrorism and the attack on ICE
What measures will Trump take following the attack on ICE in Texas?
Trump announced that he will sign an executive order to dismantle domestic terrorism networks in response to the attack on an ICE facility in Texas. This action aims to confront what he describes as "leftist terrorism" and to eradicate violence against federal agents.
Why did Trump declare Antifa a terrorist organization?
Trump declared Antifa a terrorist organization, arguing that the movement has been involved in multiple violent episodes and that it fosters a hostile climate against conservatives. The declaration is controversial, as Antifa is not a formal organization, which poses legal challenges.
What was Trump's reaction to the assassination of Charlie Kirk?
Trump blamed the radical left for the assassination of Charlie Kirk, calling it an attack on the nation. He stated that his administration will pursue all those who contributed directly or indirectly to this crime, and highlighted Kirk as a martyr of truth and freedom.
What implications does Trump's executive order on domestic terrorism have?
The executive order aims to dismantle networks of domestic terrorism, but its legal scope and implementation mechanisms are still unclear. These details are expected to be published in the official text. The measure is part of an immediate response to the attack against ICE and the rise in political violence.
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