Stephen Miller, White House Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy, has accused Democratic leaders including California Governor Gavin Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass of inciting violence against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers. Miller claimed that the rhetoric from these officials and other Democrats is directly encouraging and incentivizing attacks by what he described as "murderous migrant mobs" targeting ICE personnel. He defended ICE operations by stating that the agency is deporting child predators and liberating American communities. Miller also highlighted an 830% surge in assaults against ICE officers, attributing this increase to the hostile environment fostered by Democratic leaders. Supporters of Newsom and Bass have been accused of demonizing ICE agents, which some commentators say has led to violent confrontations. The controversy underscores the ongoing political and social tensions surrounding immigration enforcement in the United States.