WASHINGTON, D.C. - This week, House Committee on Homeland Security members discussed the Committee's recent hearing examining the connection between the rise in anti-law enforcement sentiment and the escalation of violent attacks targeting officers and personnel. During the hearing, seasoned law enforcement leaders provided critical insight into the factors fueling increased hostility towards local, state, and federal personnel, which undermines public safety.

On Tuesday, Rep. Brad Knott (R-NC) joined SiriusXM Patriot's "The Wilkow Majority" to warn about the growing dangers in jurisdictions led by officials advancing anti-law enforcement policies:

"They're going beyond just encouraging. They're facilitating. They're coordinating. They are assisting people who are obstructing investigations… These go well beyond the First Amendment. That's not just speech. That is obstructive behavior… The Department of Justice is very much looking at it, and candidly, I think that they're overwhelmed because in these blue states, the citizens in blue states are being very much harmed by the effects of illegal immigration. And then you have the city governments who are obstructing the removal of illegal immigrants. So, there are too many factors here to address in a short time, but there need to be charges. And if you obstruct a federal law enforcement action, that is an illegal act. And some of the clear examples that we see on camera every day, some of those folks need to be prosecuted."

On Thursday, Rep. Gabe Evans (R-CO) joined "The Fox News Rundown" podcast to share insights from his career in law enforcement and the Committee's hearing to discuss how anti-law enforcement rhetoric is undermining public safety, weakening operational effectiveness, and eroding public trust:

"There were many sentiments expressed by these officers, saying that frustrations around the policies being made by law makers who haven't worked in law enforcement themselves are driving a lot of these recruitment and retention problems… When you have mayors or governors that are pushing sanctuary state policies that handcuff cops, that's devastating to morale. That's devastating to recruiting and retention. I've seen that personally. And agencies all around the country are experiencing that recruiting and retention shortage, and it goes directly to the rhetoric that comes from elected leadership."

On Thursday, Rep. Sheri Biggs (R-SC) joined SiriusXM Patriot's "David Webb Show" to recap the hearing, emphasizing how the witness testimony illustrated the real-world challenges that anti-law enforcement rhetoric creates for officers and agents:

"The hearing yesterday focused on how we can address this anti-law enforcement rhetoric because all it's doing is fueling the violence against officers. And, of course, the morale is collapsing under that constant political pressure… Not only do we have to worry about the individuals, but they are concerned about the safety of their families… We heard some heartfelt testimonies of the real challenges. I work alongside some people, whether it's in the guard or in the past that have faced these issues, and it's scary. And I think they really show courage and what they do every day. And we should be holding them up and supporting them instead of supporting these thugs that are trying to harm them or hurt their families."

On Friday, Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-TX) joined SiriusXM POTUS's "The Briefing with Steve Scully," urging bipartisan efforts to strengthen protections for law enforcement and the communities they serve:

"Keeping our law enforcement safe should not be partisan, right? We can have policy discussions on what we think needs to happen. But police officers should not be afraid to do their job. And that's what is happening… We need to tone down the rhetoric. We need to get to policies that focus on keeping everyone safe. All Americans deserve to be safe."

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