"You'd Be Justified In Shooting": Rep. Jerry Nadler Triggers Outcry Over Violent Rhetoric Against ICE

Jonathan Turley criticizes Democratic politicians for using inflammatory rhetoric that endangers federal law enforcement. Specifically, he calls out Rep. Jerry Nadler for suggesting citizens could shoot masked agents, framing it as self-defense. This rhetoric is fueled by the doxxing and threats against these officers and their families. Turley argues this suggests justification for lethal force under "Stand Your Ground" laws. He notes the hypocrisy of these politicians who previously condemned Trump's rhetoric. Other Democrats like Dan Goldman deny the rise of attacks despite evidence, while others push extreme claims. Senator Chris Murphy and David Trone are cited for their own hyperbolic statements. Turley points out the dangerousness of this rhetoric and its historical parallels with the Jacobins. He suggests that these politicians risk being consumed by the mob they are pandering to. This creates a volatile environment and exemplifies demagoguery, in Turley's view. Overall, Turley decries the harmful incitement of violence against law enforcement.