President Trump unleashed a blistering critique of Democratic Representative LaMonica McIver following her federal charges for assaulting ICE agents. Trump declared that the “days of that crap are over” and promised a return to stricter enforcement standards across the nation. What does this incident mean for people interfering with immigration enforcement?
Trump’s Fierce Condemnation
President Trump minced no words when addressing Rep. LaMonica McIver’s alleged assault on federal agents, calling her “out of control” during comments to reporters. The incident has become a focal point in Trump’s broader message about restoring order and respect for law enforcement across the nation.
“That woman was out of control. She was shoving federal agents — she was out of control,” Trump declared forcefully, adding, “The days of that crap are over in this country. We’re going to have law and order.”
🚨 #BREAKING: U.S. Attorney Alina Habba has officially CHARGED Democrat Rep. LaMonica McIver with assaulting, impeding and interfering with law enforcement.
This carries up to EIGHT YEARS in federal prison
LOCK HER UP AND PERP WALK! 🔥 pic.twitter.com/CF1Bkvq2mf
— Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) May 20, 2025
Federal Charges and Official Response
US Attorney Alina Habba formally announced the charges against Rep. McIver under federal statutes specifically designed to protect law enforcement officers. The charges stem from an incident at the Delaney Hall detention facility in Newark, where McIver allegedly became confrontational with ICE agents during what was intended to be a congressional oversight visit.
Bodycam footage reportedly shows the Democratic congresswoman both verbally and physically assaulting federal agents who were stationed at the facility. The visit included other Democratic members of Congress and Newark Mayor Ras Baraka, though charges against the mayor were reportedly dropped.
BREAKING: Democrat Rep LaMonica McIver will be charged for assaulting an officer
NO ONE IS ABOVE THE LAW pic.twitter.com/u7ULiLtvPx
— Libs of TikTok (@libsoftiktok) May 20, 2025
McIver’s Defiant Response
Rep. McIver has forcefully denied the allegations, issuing a statement that frames the charges as politically motivated attacks. She specifically blamed ICE agents for creating what she described as an “unsafe confrontation” during what was intended to be a peaceful oversight activity.
The congresswoman expressed determination to continue her work despite the charges hanging over her head. McIver thanked her supporters and indicated she looks forward to court proceedings, where she believes the facts will vindicate her actions during the controversial facility visit.