Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

General Discussion

Showing Original Post only (View all)

Ilsa

(63,780 posts)
Wed Oct 22, 2025, 03:42 PM Oct 22

ICE Stockpiling Warheads & Chemical Weapons as Lawmaker Fears Trump Planning Strike [View all]

ICE Stockpiling Warheads and Chemical Weapons as Lawmaker Fears Trump Planning Strike
ByTom Latchem
Oct 22, 2025 1:45 pm EDT

The number of weapons bought by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has reportedly surged 700 percent under President Donald Trump—and even includes chemical agents and warheads.

Federal purchasing logs show ICE spent $71,515,762 on “small arms, ordnance, and ordnance accessories,” including military supplies, weapons, and ammunition, in the nine months between Jan. 20 and Oct. 18.

This is up from $9,715,843 over the same period in 2024, according to an analysis by Popular Information.This Sept. 29 alone, $9,098,590 was spent with rifle-maker Geissele Automatics.

Popular Information says most of the spending was on armor and guns, but there were also “significant purchases of chemical weapons and ‘guided missile warheads and explosive components.’” snip

This was an article from The Daily Beast that popped up in Samsung News.

8 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
Latest Discussions»General Discussion»ICE Stockpiling Warheads ...