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The Biddeford, Maine, shooting involving federal immigration agents has rattled a lot of people. Protests and questions followed. So did threats — online and maybe worse — and Gregory Bovino, a familiar face in immigration enforcement debates, stepped up on Newsmax to address them. The message was blunt: threats to ICE and CBP can’t be ignored.
Threats, Protests and a Maine Shooting
The fatal shooting in Biddeford sparked anger and protests. Local and federal investigators are on the case. That kind of firestorm is the last place anyone wants online mobs making threats — whether the target is an ICE agent, a CBP officer, or an elected official. Emotions run high. That does not excuse calling for violence or threatening public servants on Facebook or elsewhere.
Bovino’s Warning: Meet Threats “Head On”
On Newsmax’s Sunday Agenda, Gregory Bovino said threats against ICE and CBP must be met “head on.” Newsmax reported that Bovino also said he had received Facebook threats in the wake of the Maine shooting. Bovino is no shrinking violet; he has defended tough enforcement before and he was clear this week that online intimidation is not a side show. For transparency, Newsmax covered the comments — independent transcripts of that specific exchange are still limited in public reporting, but the outlet’s coverage is consistent with Bovino’s recent, high‑profile media appearances.
Why Bovino’s Profile Matters
Bovino isn’t some anonymous bureaucrat. He’s been front and center in high‑profile border and interior enforcement operations, and that has drawn protests and critics. He’s also been the target of serious online threats before, including an alleged bounty plot that made headlines. So when threats pop up on social platforms, officials should take them seriously. Platforms should act fast. Law enforcement should investigate. And the public should remember: threats are crimes, not activism.
Protect Enforcement — Demand Answers Too
Conservatives should be clear-eyed here. We can defend ICE and CBP from death threats and still demand full accountability when agents use deadly force. Protecting officers from harassment does not mean shielding wrongdoing. The right answer is both/and: protect personnel, remove violent agitators from the internet, and let independent investigators do their jobs. That keeps our laws and our values intact — and it keeps the peace.
In short, threats to ICE and CBP are real and they must be stopped. But so must lawless behavior by federal agents, if found. The country should want tough, lawful enforcement, not mob rule or vigilante justice. If anyone thinks intimidation will settle these debates, they’re fooling themselves — and likely making the problem worse. Law and order, accountability, and a strong dose of common sense: that’s the only posture that will work.
