Trump Grants 'Total Authorization' to ICE After Violent California Farm Clashes

In a fiery response to violent clashes in California, President Donald Trump has issued what he calls 'Total Authorization' for ICE agents to defend themselves against attacks. The dramatic scenes unfolded during a raid on cannabis farms in Camarillo and Carpinteria, where federal agents faced a barrage of rocks and bricks from protesters, damaging vehicles and escalating tensions.

Writing on Truth Social while returning from a tour of flood-ravaged Texas—where over 120 lives have been lost—Trump expressed outrage at the disrespect shown to law enforcement. He described watching in disbelief as 'thugs' attacked ICE officers, emphasizing that such acts undermine the very foundation of law and order.

The raids at Glass House Farms have sparked controversy, with reports of tear gas deployment and objects hurled at agents. Tragically, the United Farm Workers confirmed that one worker died after falling 30 feet from a greenhouse roof, though DHS clarified the individual was not in custody or being pursued at the time. Immediate medical assistance was called to the scene, but the loss has intensified the already charged atmosphere.

Trump's directive, issued through Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem and Border Czar Tom Homan, instructs ICE and other law enforcement to arrest assailants using 'whatever means necessary.' He underscored his resolve, stating he never wants to see officers attacked again, granting immediate authorization for arrests and incarceration.

This incident raises deeper questions about the volatile intersection of immigration enforcement, labor rights, and public safety. As tensions simmer, the nation watches to see how this bold stance will play out on the ground.