Federal law enforcement arrested Minneapolis activist Kyle Wagner on Thursday, charging him with threatening federal immigration agents and related offenses.
Wagner, 37, was taken into custody after prosecutors said he used social media to post videos and comments encouraging violence against federal immigration officers, whom he referred to as “Gestapo” and “murderers.”
According to charging documents, Wagner posted a series of now-deleted videos in January that encouraged followers to harm or “hunt” ICE agents, threatened that “we’re f**king coming for you,” and urged others to obtain firearms and “stop these f**king people.” Prosecutors also allege that he published the personal information of an ICE supporter in Michigan and called for lethal action against officers.
Photos released by law enforcement show Wagner being led out of a residential building by Homeland Security Investigations agents, wearing a sweatshirt that reads “I’M ANTIFA!” Officials said his social media posts identified him as part of the loosely organized far-left movement.
Attorney General Pam Bondi said in a statement that Wagner’s arrest “illustrates that you cannot run, you cannot hide, and you cannot evade our federal agents,” and that individuals who advocate violence against law enforcement will be pursued.
A Department of Justice press release continues:
“It’s no surprise that an Antifa terrorist is allegedly threatening to kill and assault federal law enforcement officers as they dutifully remove criminal threats from neighborhoods,” said Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche. “After all, this is what Antifa is about, lawlessness and violence. But under the leadership of President Trump and Attorney General Bondi, there is no safe haven for terrorists and no protection from the full weight of justice.
“We know that a ‘worthless man plots evil, and his speech is like a scorching fire.’ And Wagner’s alleged actions were an attempt to spread fire into our peaceful community. That is not going to happen,” said U.S. Attorney Gorgon.
The case was investigated by the agents of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Homeland Security Investigations.
This case is part of Operation Take Back America, a nationwide initiative that marshals the full resources of the Department of Justice to repel the invasion of illegal immigration, achieve the total elimination of cartels and transnational criminal organizations (TCOs), and protect our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime.
The arrest comes amid ongoing protests and unrest in Minneapolis tied to federal immigration enforcement operations. Local demonstrations have intensified after two civilians were killed in separate encounters with ICE and Border Patrol agents, sparking a heated debate over tactics and accountability.
Wagner made his initial appearance in federal court on Thursday.
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There are folks who are not worth the waste of time of a fair & impartial trial. They should just be removed as they are nothing but cancer on society.
This person is a prime example of it !
From the photo of Kyle Wagner he appears to be full of hate and possible mentally unbalanced
Guy looks like a customer for the psych ward or cell block C. As long as he stays there for a long long time, That will avoid more useful idiots getting shot.