Rep. Dan Goldman’s latest NPR appearance is a masterclass in Democratic deflection, where he defends ICE agents masking up amid doxxing threats by casually noting that judges have been doxxed repeatedly, Republicans don’t seem to care about that. And you won’t be doxxed if you’re following the law. It’s the kind of statement that drips with hypocrisy, implying that if you’re enforcing unpopular policies—like deporting illegal immigrants—you’re fair game unless you’re squeaky clean. Goldman, the New York Democrat who’s made a career out of anti-Trump crusades and gun control advocacy, pivots from ICE’s safety concerns to whataboutism about judges, as if partisan violence against the judiciary (often from left-wing activists upset over rulings on immigration or abortion) somehow justifies masking federal agents or excuses the mob’s targeting tactics.

This isn’t just rhetoric; it’s a chilling window into the left’s tolerance for extralegal intimidation when it suits their agenda. Doxxing—exposing personal info to incite harassment or worse—has become a tool of the resistance, from SWATting conservative justices to leaking Border Patrol agents’ details during the migrant surge. Goldman’s framing echoes the same selective outrage we see in 2A battles: remember how Democrats cheered when ATF agents were outed during Operation Fast and Furious blowback, or when gun store owners faced boycotts and threats after complying with federal background checks? The implication is clear—if you’re following the law as they define it, you’re safe; cross the progressive line, and you’re on your own. Republicans’ supposed indifference to doxxed judges? That’s rich coming from a party whose activists have targeted SCOTUS homes post-Roe, yet Goldman flips the script to shield ICE critics.

For the 2A community, this is a stark warning: the same playbook used against immigration enforcers will ramp up against gun rights defenders. As red flag laws and ATF overreach proliferate, expect more doxxing of range owners, FFL dealers, and even your local sheriff standing up to confiscation orders. Goldman’s words normalize vigilante justice under the guise of accountability, eroding the rule of law that protects our Second Amendment. 2A patriots, take note—arm up, anonymize where you can, and vote like your concealed carry permit depends on it, because in their world, following the Constitution makes you the enemy.