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Hindustan Times
4 days ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
‘Go home fascists': Furious DC crowd curses, yells at federal agents patrolling streets, videos surface
Videos going viral on X show people booing and jeering at federal agents in Washington, D.C. This comes after the White House said the number of National Guard troops in the nation's capital would be increased. It also said federal officers would be on the streets around the clock. President Donald Trump recently announced that his administration will be taking over the city's police department for at least a month. FBI agents are followed by protesters in the U street neighborhood on August 13, 2025 in Washington, DC. U.S. (Photo by Andrew Leyden / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)(Getty Images via AFP) 'Go home fascists' A social media user shared a video of a crowd yelling at the federal agents. According to the post, people were heard saying saying 'fu** you,' 'what is wrong with you,' and 'you don't need to terrorize people like this!' The situation was reported in in DC, on 14th St and W St. NW. The post added that the federal agents arrested a Black woman in a car. 'I don't know what happened to the Black woman who was pulled over and arrested. Or why she was arrested,' the user later wrote. Another post claimed that people were seen jeering at the federal agents, saying, 'You're not helping anyone' and "how much overtime are you getting paid to do nothing!" A photo shows a man holding a placard with 'GO HOME FASCISTS' written on it. One video shared on X showed people yelling and cursing at the federal agents. The post is captioned, 'Tense scene out here. People booing and shaming unidentified federal law enforcement as they stand in the middle of the street, posted to pull people over for random checks.' One video shows people cheering as some federal agents got in their cars and began to leave. The X user shared, 'Locals mobilized quickly out here, with handwritten signs warning drivers to avoid this block, lined up ready to protest what's happening. People shouting down from apartments too.' One video shows the moment all the federal agents had left. ''"See y'all tomorrow!" shouts one Guy to a few weak laughs',' reads the caption. On Wednesday, August 13, hundreds of federal law enforcement and city police officers patrolling the streets made as many as 43 arrests, the Associated Press reported. D.C. Councilmember Christina Henderson appeared to downplay the arrest reports, saying they were 'a bunch of traffic stops.' 'I'm looking at this list of arrests and they sound like a normal Saturday night in any big city,' said Henderson.
New York Post
19-07-2025
- Politics
- New York Post
Trump admin offering former ICE agents up to $50K in bonuses to rejoin agency
The Trump administration is offering former Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers up to $50,000 in bonuses to rejoin the agency now that it has additional funding to carry out migrant deportation arrests. 'You served the United States of America with distinction and honor. Now, your country calls upon you to serve once more,' read an email sent by ICE to a retired employee and obtained by The Post. 'Due to the prior administration's disastrous immigration policies, the men and women of ICE now face unprecedented challenges,' the message continued. 'Your experience and unwavering commitment are critically needed to secure our communities and uphold our laws.' 3 ICE is recruiting former officers to rejoin the agency. Getty Images The 'urgent call' to former ICE officers has been dubbed 'Operation Return to Mission.' As part of the deal, returning employees may serve in their 'current location and previous job series,' and they could be eligible for lucrative bonuses. ICE is offering a signing bonus of $10,000 upon returning to service; another $10,000 bonus for those who submit applications by Aug. 1; and annual $10,000 bonuses, for up to three years, for those who take part in Operation Return to Service. The agency notes that 'dual compensation waivers' will also be offered, allowing former federal workers to retain pension payments and benefits if they come out of retirement. 'By returning to ICE, you are providing an honorable, indispensable service to our nation,' the email said. ICE noted that President Trump's July 4 signing of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act has allowed the agency to 'significantly' grow its team and that it is 'starting with bringing back our former colleagues.' The massive piece of legislation granted ICE $75 billion in extra funding to carry out Trump's crackdown on illegal immigration, including $30 billion for arrest and deportation efforts and $45 billion to expand detention capabilities. 3 Trump authorized $75 billion in additional funding for ICE after signing the One Big Beautiful Bill Act into law earlier this month. Andrew Leyden/ZUMA / 3 Returning ICE officers could receive up to $50,000 in bonuses. AFP via Getty Images ICE's Return to Mission website allows job applicants to choose between 'Deportation Officer' or 'Criminal Investigator' roles. The positions have annual salaries that range from $88,000 to $171,000. The website notes those returning to the agency will be subject to 'term appointments' for a period of 'more than 1 year but not more than 4 years.' 'The Trump Administration is fully committed to supporting the dedicated law enforcement professionals who secure our borders, shield our communities, and protect our national security and public safety,' the website noted. 'This is a pivotal moment in our country's history, and your experience and expertise are vitally needed.' ICE and the Department of Homeland Security did not immediately respond to The Post's request for comment.
