Assaults against ICE officers have surged by 700%, with Acting Director Todd Lyons accusing Democrats in Congress of inciting violence against agents by labeling them “terrorists” and “Nazis.”

Lyons accused congressional Democrats on Saturday on Newsmax of putting Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents at risk, asserting they have effectively placed “a target on the backs” of law enforcement officers nationwide.

Appearing on “America Right Now,” Lyons spoke openly about his fears concerning escalating violence against ICE officers. “That’s one of the things that keeps me up at night consistently — the men and women of ICE, our local and state partners, and other federal partners that are helping us aren’t safe right now,” Lyons told host Tom Basile.

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