President Donald Trump said Wednesday that anyone convicted of shooting at U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers should face "very, very stiff" penalties, adding the punishment should be "a long time in jail." Answering reporters’ questions amid investigations into recent attacks on ICE personnel, Trump reiterated his administration’s zero-tolerance position toward violence against federal immigration agents but did not detail any new legislative or policy measures.
President Trump on people who shoot at ICE agents: “A long time in jail…” https://t.co/WOByML1Ff7
"A long time in jail. A long time." President Trump didn't hesitate when asked what the punishment should be for the suspects behind recent ICE attacks. https://t.co/rRuj8hDNVX
Q: “What do you think the penalty should be for these people who shoot at ICE officers?” President Trump: “Very, very stiff. Very stiff. A long time in jail, a LONG time.” https://t.co/Ysew2UGLQv