Democrat calls to dismantle or “kill” U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement represent a dangerous escalation in political rhetoric, directly contributing to violence against law enforcement, Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick told Newsmax on Tuesday.

Appearing on “Rob Schmitt Tonight,” Patrick reacted strongly to recent ambushes targeting ICE agents in Texas. He said the increasingly hostile language used by some Democrat politicians and activists against ICE officers and other law enforcement personnel is “the real threat to democracy.”

“So what you’re really seeing is the left being exposed,” Patrick said. “First, it was defund the police. But now you’re really saying that’s not enough.

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