ANTIFA Member ARRESTED – Called For ICE Killings

The Trump administration’s Department of Homeland Security arrested a self-proclaimed Antifa member on federal charges for allegedly inciting violence against ICE agents through social media, marking a decisive enforcement of the administration’s 2025 designation of Antifa as a domestic terrorist organization.

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Kyle Wagner, 37, faces federal cyberstalking and threatening communications charges for allegedly calling for ICE agents to be hunted, killed, and crippled
The Minneapolis activist posted violent threats throughout January 2026 during Operation Metro Surge, wearing an “I’M ANTIFA!” sweatshirt at arrest
Attorney General Pam Bondi warned that the Trump administration will pursue anyone targeting law enforcement officers
Wagner allegedly doxxed a pro-ICE citizen in Michigan by sharing personal information to mobilize harassment

Federal Authorities Strike Against Anti-ICE Threats

Homeland Security Investigations arrested Kyle Wagner in Minneapolis on Thursday following a month-long pattern of social media posts allegedly encouraging violence against Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers. The 37-year-old activist faces federal charges of cyberstalking and transmitting threatening communications after prosecutors say he used Facebook and Instagram to call ICE agents “gestapo” and “murderers” while urging followers to assault and kill them. Wagner’s arrest comes as the Trump administration intensifies enforcement of immigration laws through Operation Metro Surge, which deployed over 3,000 agents to Minnesota in December 2025.

Pattern of Escalating Violent Rhetoric

Federal prosecutors documented a series of threatening posts Wagner allegedly made throughout January 2026. On January 8, he posted a video declaring “ICE we’re f**king coming for you” and encouraged physical confrontation with agents. Five days later, he called Minnesota “where ICE has come to die” and threatened to prosecute agents “at the barrel of a gun.” The escalation continued on January 24 when Wagner allegedly urged followers to “get your f**king guns and stop these f**king people” while reposting content showing distribution of gas masks and shields to protesters. These threats went beyond rhetoric when Wagner allegedly doxxed a pro-ICE individual in Michigan by sharing personal details.

Trump Administration Enforces Antifa Terrorist Designation

This arrest represents the first major enforcement action following President Trump’s September 2025 executive order designating Antifa as a domestic terrorist organization. Attorney General Pam Bondi delivered a stern warning following Wagner’s apprehension: “You cannot run… if you come for law enforcement, the Trump Administration will come for you.” White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt labeled Wagner a “domestic terrorist” and vowed accountability for those obstructing ICE operations. The designation enables federal authorities to pursue broader investigations and disruptions of Antifa networks, which operate as decentralized cells rather than a formal organization with hierarchical structure.

Operation Metro Surge Context and Tensions

Wagner’s alleged threats occurred amid heightened tensions surrounding Operation Metro Surge, which resulted in over 4,000 arrests of undocumented individuals by late January 2026. Two protesters, Renee Good and Alex Pretti, were killed by immigration officers during clashes last month, with the FBI investigating Pretti’s shooting. Following scrutiny of protest tactics, 700 law enforcement personnel withdrew from Minnesota on Wednesday, leaving approximately 2,000 ICE officers continuing operations. U.S. Attorney Jerome F. Gorgon Jr. stated Wagner’s actions “spread fire” into the community, distinguishing criminal incitement from protected peaceful protest. Wagner appeared in Minneapolis federal court the same day as his arrest, with his social media profiles subsequently deleted.

DHS ARRESTS ANTIFA MEMBER TODAY@PressSec: He is a self-proclaimed Antifa member who has been threatening, doxxing, harassing ICE. He called for the murder of federal law enforcement officers. He encouraged bloodshed in the streets of Minnesota. pic.twitter.com/C2CzNZxWEy

— Real America's Voice (RAV) (@RealAmVoice) February 5, 2026

This case sets a precedent for federal prosecution of social media threats targeting law enforcement during immigration enforcement operations. The Trump administration has pursued similar charges against individuals involved in attacks on ICE facilities nationwide, including an ambush at a Prairieland facility in Texas that led to attempted murder charges. For conservative Americans who value law and order, this arrest demonstrates that threatening federal officers carries serious consequences regardless of political motivation. Wagner’s explicit self-identification with Antifa through his clothing and posts provides clear evidence of the dangers posed by radical left-wing activists who view immigration enforcement as justification for violence against those sworn to protect our borders and uphold the rule of law.