The FBI has arrested more than 700 individuals in connection with a wave of anti-ICE riots that have swept across multiple Democrat-run cities, according to FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino.
The update was shared Saturday in a post on X, where Bongino outlined several key developments in federal law enforcement efforts targeting organized unrest and other major criminal activity.
“As I wrap up my third month in the Deputy position in your FBI, I want to update you on some of the actions the Director and I have taken to reform the FBI, while keeping the heat on violent criminals, terrorists, and foreign threat actors,” Bongino wrote.
“Some of these action items you may have read about, some you may have not.”
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Bongino provided updates on several major FBI-led operations, including Operation Restoring Justice, which resulted in the arrest of 205 child sex predators and 764 individuals identified as distributors of child exploitation material.
The operation also led to the rescue of 115 children.
In a separate initiative, Operation Soteria Shield, the FBI arrested 244 additional child predators and rescued 109 more children.
“If you’re preying on children, we are coming for you,” Bongino stated in his post.
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Turning to the subject of ongoing political violence and unrest, Bongino detailed the FBI’s efforts in cities such as Los Angeles, Seattle, and Portland.
These locations have been the site of frequent anti-ICE protests and riots over recent months.
“We warned those violently acting out in the recent riots that we would not tolerate it, and we would not forget,” he said.
“Over 700 arrests have been made in coordination with our federal and state partners. Many of those arrests are members of organized groups, and we are pouring through data in pursuit of more bad actors,” Bongino continued.
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“We are not done. We are in the process of identifying and moving in on those who threw rocks at law enforcement officers and damaged property. I told you we would not forget. I wasn’t kidding. Stay tuned for more.”
Update: As I wrap up my third month in the Deputy position in your FBI, I want to update you on some of the actions the Director and I have taken to reform the FBI, while keeping the heat on violent criminals, terrorists, and foreign threat actors. Some of these action items you…
— Dan Bongino (@FBIDDBongino) June 21, 2025
Further developments in Los Angeles came earlier this week when Bill Essayli, U.S. Attorney for the Central District of California, announced federal charges against a man accused of distributing heavy-duty face shields to rioters.
According to officials, the suspect was captured on video dropping off boxes of protective gear from the back of a black pickup truck during the June 9 riot in downtown Los Angeles.
Footage aired by Fox Los Angeles appeared to show individuals preparing for confrontation with law enforcement officers.
“No, those are masks. So people are prepping for some sort of altercation with police as we speak,” said Fox reporter Matthew Seedorff during the live broadcast.
“You probably don’t put on a mask unless you have a plan of not wanting somebody to see your face,” he added.
At a press conference this week, Essayli and senior officials from the FBI’s Los Angeles field office confirmed that multiple active investigations remain underway.
These include efforts to identify and apprehend individuals responsible for organizing and financially supporting the riots.
The nationwide unrest, often marked by violent confrontations with police and significant property damage, has drawn increasing federal scrutiny.
The FBI’s ongoing operations are expected to result in additional arrests as data is analyzed and suspects are identified.
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Yeah…but will any face charges…or be convicted…or serve a sentence? I think we know better.
Amazing that the Malcontents and Losers who support Murderers, Rapists, Child Predators,Traffickers, Terrorists and all the Wrong things in the World, seem to feel they are Immune to what is going to happen to them. These aren’t protesters, they are bought and Paid for Astro Turf Communists, Marxists, Democrats, but I digress. The Supposed Cause they claim they stand for is Ringing very Hollow with most Americans, as these Malcontents are So 2020. Boring, Stupid, Lecturing, with giant Chips on their Shoulders just daring people to knock them off, but what is so funny…is watching as someone comes along and knocks the Chip off of their Shoulders they start Crying and Moaning as they turn into “Victims”. It’s not working any longer and they are just too Stupid To figure it out which makes it even more hilarious and fun to see them when they get their Butts Kicked. Isn’t it Funny as well watching that Laugh at the Old Hippies and Feminazi’s from the late Sixties spend all thier Time trying to duplicate them?
Grab the low hanging fruit. We want to see the sponsors and enablers taken down, ya pansy.
Perhaps the time is LONG overdue to seek out, and arrest the person or persons FUNDING these RIOTS, and charge them accordingly,. Cut OFF the funding.
Start with George Soros and his son.
IRS must join in and investigate as well. Without financing they can’t afford to bus the “peaceful” rioters and masks.