In the latest political stir, Democratic politician Philip George, a city councilman from Highland Park in western New Jersey, has caught attention with his controversial remarks. Known for his outspoken views on ICE, George has now likened the agency to an “invasive species,” a comparison that has raised eyebrows and sparked debate, especially among those with a background in biology.

In responding to his comments, some critics have questioned George’s expertise outside his legal profession. While his credentials as an attorney might not be in doubt, his understanding of biological concepts seems less assured.

🚨WATCH: A New Jersey Democrat compares eliminating ICE to killing an “invasive species” of plants.

“I wish it was as easy to eliminate an invasive species like ICE as it was to eliminate bamboo,” Highland Park Councilman Philip George said on Tuesday.

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George goes on to claim ICE is “the same” as the Nazi Brownshirts, who carried out attacks on Jewish businesses, synagogues, and homes under orders from Nazi leadership.

“We have to get our damned asses out and vote simply because it will be gone by next year if we are not careful,” George said. 

George is also an attorney who serves as a delegate to the New Jersey State Bar Association.

I have no idea how good an attorney Mr. George is. But he’s no biologist, and that’s for sure and for certain.