By John Q. Hosedrinker 
Following the murder of Renee Nicole Good by an ICE officer, the article highlights the controversial reactions and justifications from MAGA figures. Tom Homan, a “border czar,” suggested that Democrats need to stop calling ICE officers murderers to prevent further incidents, essentially shifting blame to those criticizing the actions. The article critiques this stance as an abuser’s lament, pointing out the dehumanizing rhetoric and conspiracy theories employed by MAGA supporters to justify the murder and excuse future violence. Furthermore, it cites comments from figures like Donald Trump, who implied that Good’s “disrespectful” behavior justified the use of deadly force, illustrating a dangerous pattern of authoritarian blame-shifting.
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Tom Homan: If Democrats Don’t Stop Calling Us Murderers, We’re Just Going To Be Forced To Keep Murdering You
So, let’s unpack this, shall we? The basic sentiment here, as the synthesized thoughts are suggesting, is a chilling echo of an abuser’s playbook. If you’re not familiar, it’s the classic “I’m only hurting you because you made me!” defense. The premise is this: Democrats, and by extension anyone critical of ICE, need to stop calling officers murderers, because, and this is the kicker, if they don’t, well, the “incidents,” as they’re referred to, will continue. It’s the veiled threat that whispers, “criticize us, and we’ll keep doing what we’re doing.”
This isn’t just about hurt feelings, is it? We are talking about the deaths of individuals, a horrifying series of events, some of the names mentioned are: Genry Ruiz Guillen, Serawit Gezahegn Dejene, Maksym Chernyak, and many more, with death dates listed throughout 2025 and 2026. These are real people, and their deaths, along with countless others, are not something to be tossed aside in a rhetorical power play. The alleged statement from Homan is the equivalent of saying that the killings will continue unless the critics shut up. It’s a shocking admission, if accurate, and a complete disregard for accountability.
We have to understand that this is the kind of rhetoric that breeds more violence, fuels more anger, and erodes the foundations of democracy. The core argument here is that the people being criticized are actually the victims. The alleged statement of “If you don’t stop accusing us of what we did we’re gonna keep doing that thing” sounds like a threat, not a justification. In this twisted logic, the people who are being accused of wrongdoing become the aggrieved party, and the people speaking out against those wrongdoings are the ones to blame. It’s like saying, “We’re only hurting people because they’re forcing us to.”
The deeper concern is how this narrative fits into a larger pattern of behavior. Those in power, those with the guns and badges, are using this situation as a tool. A tool to manufacture a crisis, to militarize the situation, and then to blame the victims for the consequences. And this is being used to silence dissent, to control the narrative, and to consolidate power. The irony is, of course, that those using this tactic are also the ones claiming victimhood. It’s the old “stop hitting yourself” doctrine, only instead of a slap on the wrist, it’s bombs dropped on innocent people, or in this case, a potential disregard for life within ICE custody.
This kind of statement is not the act of a leader, it’s the rant of a bully. It’s the “I’ll give you something to cry about!” attitude that says, “I’m in charge, and you will do as I say.” And, let’s be clear, this is about far more than just “hateful rhetoric.” It’s about the deaths of real people. It’s about a lack of accountability. It’s about an abuse of power that feels emboldened to do whatever it wants.
This isn’t just about the words. It is about the context. The list of names and dates tells a horrific story of deaths under ICE custody. The context paints a picture of corruption, abuse of power, and a lack of accountability that has gone unchecked. It’s not just about stopping the rhetoric, it’s about stopping the deaths, investigating the claims of corruption, and establishing a system where such abuses are not tolerated.
Let’s not forget the bigger picture. When officials are making threats about using lethal force, the foundations of the country are under attack. It’s a sad day when the people in charge start acting like this. We are supposed to stand against fascism and protect each other. When that promise is broken, we all suffer.
The people who are pushing this narrative need to be held accountable. And they need to understand that the American people are not going to stand for this kind of behavior. They will be found, persecuted, and punished. Because in the end, truth will prevail.