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A man from Minnesota, who claims affiliation with Antifa, was taken into custody on Thursday for allegedly issuing violent threats towards agents of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), according to the Department of Justice.
The individual, Kyle Wagner, aged 37 and residing in Minneapolis, faces accusations in a criminal complaint of using social media platforms in January to incite attacks on federal law enforcement officials and threaten ICE personnel.
The Department of Justice reported that Wagner encouraged his followers to aggressively confront ICE officers, labeling them as “murderers” and likening them to the “gestapo,” at times even advocating for armed violence against these agents.
He allegedly stated, “Whenever the opportunity arises, we must seize it to confront them. We aim to identify every single one and ensure they face full legal consequences. If it necessitates the use of firearms, then let’s have some fun.”
Federal agents apprehended Kyle Wagner on Thursday, February 5, 2026. (U.S. Department of Justice)
Prosecutors also allege that Wagner, who was arrested on federal threat and cyberstalking charges, used his Instagram account to post personal identifying information about a pro-ICE individual online and later admitted the address belonged to the victim’s parents.
“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,” he added.
Kyle Wagner was arrested by federal agents on Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026. (U.S. Department of Justice)
Wagner is expected to make his initial appearance in federal court Thursday.
“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 Jerome Gorgon Jr.
Kyle Wagner posted a call to action for protesters following the death of Alex Pretti, who was killed by a Border Patrol agent. (Instagram/kaos.follows and Arthur Maiorella/Anadolu via Getty Images)
Fox News Digital previously reported that Wagner was on the run and removed his remaining social media accounts Monday afternoon, while a Venmo account linked to donations was no longer accessible.