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Among the shocking posts attributed to Giancola were direct calls to violence, including:
“Shoot the ICE Nazis down like the rabid dogs they are.”
“Start by shooting ice thugs dead.”
“They come near me, and I shoot to kill. Be warned.”
The FBI and Homeland Security executed a 6 a.m. raid on a home along Chiquita Boulevard in Cape Coral, arresting Giancola without incident. He later appeared before a federal judge and was released under strict conditions — barred from internet use, ordered to surrender his passport, and prohibited from possessing firearms.
Officials say these attacks are part of a disturbing trend directly linked to inflammatory remarks from high-profile Democrats who’ve spent years vilifying ICE agents as “Nazis” and “secret police.”
“Mainstream media lies and hysterical political rhetoric are directly contributing to a massive surge in attacks on federal immigration enforcement officers,”
the Department of Homeland Security warned in July.
Examples of that rhetoric include Minnesota Governor Tim Walz calling ICE “Trump’s modern-day Gestapo”, Boston Mayor Michelle Wu likening agents to “neo-Nazis”, and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson accusing ICE of “terrorizing our communities.” Even House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries once told supporters to “fight” the Trump administration “in the streets.”
That language has consequences. In recent months alone:
- A sniper attack on an ICE detention center in Dallas left two detainees dead.
- Armed terrorists ambushed ICE officers in Texas, wounding one in the neck.
- Agents in California and Omaha were assaulted during arrests.
- Antifa-linked groups in Portland have publicly doxed ICE officers, posting their photos and home addresses online.
Federal officials say it’s all part of a growing campaign to intimidate law enforcement and undermine the rule of law.
Despite the threats, President Trump’s administration has made it clear: ICE operations will continue without compromise.
Attorney General Pam Bondi has authorized extra protection for ICE facilities nationwide and promised to “prosecute anyone who assaults or threatens federal officers to the fullest extent of the law.”
Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons echoed that message:
“For months, [I have] asked politicians and activists to tone down their dangerous rhetoric. Comparing federal law enforcement officers to vile war criminals of the past is disingenuous and irresponsible.”
ICE agents, he emphasized, are simply enforcing laws passed by Congress — removing violent offenders, drug traffickers, and gang members who entered the country illegally.
Meanwhile, White House deportation czar Tom Homan announced the Trump administration remains on pace to deport 600,000 illegal aliens by the end of 2025, underscoring its commitment to national security and public safety.
This case in Florida is more than just another arrest — it’s a chilling reflection of how political extremism and reckless rhetoric can endanger those who serve on the front lines.
While radicals continue to call for violence, federal agents remain focused on their mission: defending America’s borders and enforcing the law.
And for those who threaten them — whether online or in person — the message is simple: the FBI will find you, and you will face federal charges.
