Minnesota Antifa Activist Arrested and Charged Federally for Social‑Media Threats to Kill ICE Agents
The Justice Department says 37‑year‑old Kyle Wagner of Minneapolis, who self‑identified as an Antifa member, was arrested Feb. 5, 2026 on federal threat and cyberstalking charges after allegedly using Instagram and other social media in January to urge armed assaults on ICE officers—calling them “murderers” and “gestapo” and saying action could be taken “at the barrel of a gun”—and posting personal identifying information for a pro‑ICE individual prosecutors say he later admitted belonged to that person’s parents. Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche labeled Wagner an “Antifa terrorist” and vowed there is “no safe haven for terrorists” under the Trump administration and AG Pam Bondi, and U.S. Attorney Jerome Gorgon Jr. quoted scripture in condemning the alleged attempt to spread violence in Minneapolis.
📌 Key Facts
- The DOJ confirmed that 37-year-old Kyle Wagner of Minneapolis was arrested on Feb. 5, 2026, on federal threat and cyberstalking charges.
- The criminal complaint alleges Wagner used Instagram and other social media in January to urge armed assaults on ICE officers, calling them "murderers" and "gestapo" and saying action could be taken "at the barrel of a gun."
- Prosecutors say Wagner posted personal identifying information, including an address, for a pro-ICE individual and later admitted the address belonged to that person’s parents.
- Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche publicly labeled Wagner an "Antifa terrorist," saying there is "no safe haven for terrorists" under President Trump and Attorney General Pam Bondi.
- U.S. Attorney Jerome Gorgon Jr. quoted scripture in condemning Wagner’s alleged conduct and characterized the actions as an attempt to spread violence in Minneapolis.
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- DOJ confirms 37‑year‑old Kyle Wagner of Minneapolis was arrested Feb. 5, 2026 on federal threat and cyberstalking charges.
- The criminal complaint alleges Wagner used Instagram and other social media in January to urge armed assaults on ICE officers, calling them 'murderers' and 'gestapo' and saying action could be taken 'at the barrel of a gun.'
- Prosecutors say Wagner posted personal identifying information of a pro‑ICE individual, later admitting the address belonged to the person’s parents.
- Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche publicly labeled Wagner an 'Antifa terrorist' and said there is 'no safe haven for terrorists' under Trump and AG Pam Bondi.
- U.S. Attorney Jerome Gorgon Jr. quoted scripture in condemning Wagner’s alleged conduct and framing it as an attempt to spread violence in Minneapolis.