Trump warns radical left after Dallas ICE attack as violence sparks political tensions

President Donald Trump on Thursday warned that the radical left Democrats’ games could backfire following a raid on a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Dallas, telling reporters in the Oval Office that such rhetoric could backfire and that the country will not tolerate political violence. He also singled out Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, as he urged calm, saying the political climate should not escalate into violence. The remarks come amid a broader national debate about how political vitriol and real-world actions intersect in an era of heightened partisanship.

A gunman opened fire from a rooftop at the ICE Dallas field office on Sept. 24, 2025, in a moment that authorities described as a targeted attack against the agency. One detainee was killed and two others were injured before the attacker turned the weapon on himself. Law enforcement officials identified the shooter as 29-year-old Joshua Jahn. Investigators recovered shell casings at the scene and are reviewing evidence to determine the motive and any potential links to online content related to anti-ICE sentiment.

FBI Director Kash Patel said investigators recovered rounds from the Dallas scene, including at least one that appeared to bear an inscription referencing anti-ICE sentiment. Patel noted that the gunman viewed material related to the killing of Charlie Kirk, the Turning Point USA founder, and used apps that track ICE agents. The Dallas incident follows a separate wave of violence tied to political actors and online rhetoric that officials say underscores the need for heightened security for federal workers and safe public discourse. A photo circulating from the Dallas investigation shows shell casings and other forensic evidence collected at the site.

Trump has a long history of clashes with Crockett, who has criticized the president in the past. Crockett publicly labeled Trump as a wannabe Hitler in July 2025, a claim she later defended during an appearance on The Breakfast Club, arguing that Trump’s rhetoric has fostered a culture of political violence. In response to the Dallas attack and the broader security concerns, Trump stressed that the right is not immune to violence but that the radical left’s approach appears to be fueling a dangerous atmosphere. He warned that the consequences of these tactics could intensify if not checked, and that such developments would not be good for the left or the country.

Separately, prosecutors have detailed the case of Tyler Robinson, the suspect accused of assassinating Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University earlier this month. Prosecutors said the rifle used in Kirk’s death contained multiple engravings and that the ammunition bore anti-fascist inscriptions. The Kirk shooting has been described by authorities as part of a troubling pattern of violence tied to extremist rhetoric and political polarization. Authorities emphasized that investigations into the Dallas incident are ongoing and that investigators will examine any possible connections between the two cases as they pursue a complete timeline of events. The unfolding narrative underscores how political violence, online messaging, and real-world actions intersect in the current U.S. political climate.

As the week closes, officials from federal law enforcement and the White House called for restraint and urged the public to avoid inflaming tensions further. The events in Dallas and the Utah campus are shaping a broader discussion about security for government workers and the boundaries of political discourse in a nation deeply divided along partisan lines.