Deputy Director Madison Sheahan of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) fiercely defended her agents against what she called an “INSANE” demand from Democratic Congressman Eric Swalwell. The heated exchange happened during Sheahan’s appearance on Fox News’ “The Ingraham Angle.” Sheahan blasted Swalwell’s suggestion to arrest ICE agents as a dangerous attack on law enforcement.
Sheahan didn’t hold back, calling the California congressman’s idea completely outrageous. She said it showed how little respect some politicians have for the brave men and women protecting our borders. The deputy director made it clear that ICE agents are heroes doing tough, necessary work to keep Americans safe.
Madison Sheahan knows law enforcement well. She recently became ICE’s deputy director after serving as Secretary of the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries. There, she led over 800 employees and secured pay raises for wildlife officers. She also created a Special Operations Group that helped protect big events like Mardi Gras and the Super Bowl.
Before her Louisiana job, Sheahan worked under then-South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem. She helped pass strong laws protecting women’s sports. The Ohio State graduate and former rowing team member now commands ICE’s 20,000 employees and manages a $9 billion budget. Her background shows she’s a proven leader who backs police officers.
ICE agents face constant attacks from open-border politicians. These brave officers risk their lives daily to enforce our immigration laws and stop dangerous criminals. Yet Democrats like Swalwell want to handcuff them instead of the cartels and criminals crossing our border. This just encourages more illegal immigration and lawlessness.
Conservatives stand squarely behind our ICE agents and their mission. We know they protect our communities from drugs, human trafficking, and terrorists. Calls to arrest these patriots are not just crazy—they’re downright un-American. Real leaders support law enforcement, not demonize them for political points.
Swalwell’s radical idea proves how far left Democrats have gone. They’d rather protect illegal immigrants than the American people. This kind of thinking makes our streets less safe and insults every officer who wears the badge. Common-sense Americans see this attack on ICE for what it is—political grandstanding that puts lives at risk.
The Trump administration remains committed to law and order. With strong leaders like Sheahan at ICE, we can finally secure our border and restore safety. While Democrats play politics, ICE agents keep doing their jobs protecting this great nation. We salute these brave men and women who stand as our last line of defense.
