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ICE Director STANDS STRONG: Refuses to Apologize for Calling Dead Domestic Terrorists What They Are

Gary FranchiFebruary 10, 2026164 views
ICE Director STANDS STRONG: Refuses to Apologize for Calling Dead Domestic Terrorists What They Are
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Acting Immigration and Customs Enforcement Director Todd Lyons delivered a masterclass in backbone Tuesday, refusing to apologize to Democrats for the Trump administration's accurate characterization of two dead U.S. citizens as "domestic terrorists" following ICE operations in Minnesota.

During a tense Senate hearing exchange, swamp creature Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA) - the same guy who was literally sleeping with a Chinese spy - demanded Lyons grovel and apologize for calling Renee Good and Alex Pretti what they actually were: domestic terrorists who threatened federal agents.

Lyons wasn't having it. The acting director stone-walled Swalwell's theatrical grandstanding, refusing to comment on whether he would apologize for telling the truth about these dangerous individuals who lost their lives during ICE-related operations.

Finally, An ICE Director With a Spine

This is exactly the kind of leadership Americans voted for when they put President Trump back in the White House. No more apologizing for enforcing the law. No more bending the knee to Democrats who want to turn violent extremists into martyrs.

Under the disastrous Biden regime, federal agencies were constantly apologizing and second-guessing themselves every time they had to deal with domestic threats. Those days are over, Patriots.

"The Trump administration calls it like it is - if you're engaging in domestic terrorism, we're going to call you a domestic terrorist, even if it hurts Democrats' feelings."

Swalwell's desperate attempt to score political points backfired spectacularly. Instead of getting the groveling apology he wanted, he got a stone wall from an ICE director who actually understands his job is protecting Americans, not protecting the feelings of dead terrorists.

This is what real leadership looks like, folks. No apologies for doing the job. No backing down from the truth. Just results-oriented law enforcement that puts America First.

How long before the mainstream media spins this into another "Trump administration lacks compassion" narrative? And more importantly - are you ready for four more years of officials who actually fight for America instead of apologizing for it?

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Gary Franchi

Award-winning journalist covering breaking news, politics & culture for Next News Network.

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ConstitutionDefenderVerifiedFeb 10, 2026
The fact that he's being pressured to apologize for accurately describing criminals shows how backwards our discourse has become. Stand strong, Director!
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LawAndOrder2023VerifiedFeb 10, 2026
Good for him! We're so tired of politicians and officials walking back every statement they make.
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SmallTownAmericaVerifiedFeb 10, 2026
This is refreshing to see. My brother works in law enforcement and he's constantly frustrated by how political correctness ties their hands when dealing with real threats.
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VeteranVoiceVerifiedFeb 11, 2026
As someone who served this country for 20 years, I appreciate when our officials have the courage to speak plainly about threats to our nation. No apologies needed when you're telling the truth.
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ConservativeFirstVerifiedFeb 11, 2026
What exactly did he say that was so controversial? Can someone fill me in on the specific comments?
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NewsReader99VerifiedFeb 11, 2026
He called domestic terrorists what they are - terrorists. Apparently that's offensive to some people now.
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PatriotMom2024VerifiedFeb 11, 2026
Finally, someone with backbone who isn't afraid to call it like it is! The ICE Director shouldn't have to apologize for stating facts.
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TruthSeeker45VerifiedFeb 12, 2026
Exactly! We need more leaders who won't bow down to the woke mob demanding apologies for everything.