Rep. Derrick Van Orden reported to the FBI that an individual allegedly tried to force entry into his Eau Claire office and threatened staff, an episode his office labeled suspected domestic terrorism. Security footage and photos released by Van Orden’s team reportedly show a man banging on doors and a car with anti‑ICE messages. The confrontation followed the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good by an ICE agent in Minneapolis, which sparked protests and widespread political debate. Van Orden blamed Democratic rhetoric for increasing hostility toward federal officers.
GOP Rep. Reports Suspected Domestic Terrorism After Alleged Anti‑ICE Confrontation At Wisconsin Office
Members of law enforcement work the scene following a suspected shooting by an ICE agent during federal operations on Jan. 7, in Minneapolis, Minn.
Rep. Derrick Van Orden, R‑Wis., says he reported a frightening incident at his Eau Claire district office to the FBI as suspected domestic terrorism after an individual allegedly fueled by anti‑ICE rhetoric attempted to force entry.
Details Of The Confrontation
Van Orden described the encounter on X, saying the individual "shouting slurs, pounding on our doors, and attempting to force his way inside" targeted the office just hours after a separate shooting in Minneapolis. His communications director, Grace Kim, told Fox News Digital that security footage shows a man striking the door and calling staff "Nazis."
The congressman’s office released photographs of a vehicle left outside the building that it says belonged to the suspect. Messages visible on the car reportedly included: "YOUR TURN!", "AMERICA BENDS HER KNEE TO NO KINGS" and a profane statement directed at ICE.
FBI Notification And Status
According to Kim, Van Orden spoke with FBI Director Kash Patel on Thursday morning and formally reported the episode as domestic terrorism. As of Thursday afternoon, the office said no arrests had been made.
Context: Minneapolis Shooting And Reactions
The incident comes in the wake of a separate, deadly encounter in Minneapolis. Authorities say 37‑year‑old Renee Nicole Good was shot and killed Wednesday by an ICE agent during an immigration operation after allegedly attempting to strike officers with her vehicle. Video widely circulated online appears to show Good driving toward an agent positioned in front of her SUV as the officer fired into the vehicle.
The Minneapolis shooting prompted mass protests and sharp criticism from several prominent Democrats, including New York City Council Member Zohran Mamdani, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio‑Cortez and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, some of whom called the shooting "murder." Van Orden attributed the heightened hostility toward federal agents to what he described as Democratic rhetoric demonizing ICE officers.
"This is the direct result of Democrats' violent rhetoric," Van Orden wrote on X. In a separate post he added: "This woman never had to die," questioning what would drive a person to attack federal law enforcement.
The FBI did not immediately provide comment to Fox News Digital regarding the report.
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