ANTIFA Gunman ARRESTED — Threatened ICE Massacre

(ProsperNews.net) – A self-described Antifa activist who called for armed confrontation against federal immigration agents was arrested in a dramatic pre-dawn raid by heavily armed federal agents, demonstrating the Trump administration’s zero-tolerance approach to threats against law enforcement officers protecting our borders.

Story Snapshot

Kyle Wagner, 37, was arrested February 5, 2026, after posting viral videos urging followers to “get your guns” and engage in armed uprising against ICE agents
Federal agents breached a Minneapolis residential building in a pre-dawn raid, apprehending Wagner wearing an “I’M ANTIFA!” sweatshirt
Wagner faces federal charges for threatening to assault and murder ICE agents, with Attorney General Pam Bondi declaring “if you come for law enforcement, the Trump Administration will come for you”
The arrest followed Wagner’s solicitation of donations through Venmo for what he termed a “guerrilla war in the streets” against federal immigration enforcement

Antifa Activist Escalates to Violent Threats

Kyle Wagner transformed his anti-ICE activism into explicit calls for armed violence following the fatal shooting of another activist, Alex Pretti, in Minneapolis. Wagner posted multiple viral videos in late January urging his followers to abandon peaceful protest tactics and instead “get your f-cking guns” to confront Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents. His inflammatory rhetoric included labeling ICE agents as “Gestapo,” “mass murderers,” and “fascist occupiers,” while promising followers he was organizing what he described as a guerrilla war in downtown Minneapolis streets where federal agents were conducting immigration enforcement operations.

Fundraising Operation Compounds Criminal Charges

Wagner’s activities extended beyond incitement of violence to include a sophisticated fundraising operation that ultimately contributed to his federal charges. He solicited large donations through Venmo and other platforms for what he termed an “emergency freedom and defense fund,” ostensibly to support armed resistance against federal immigration enforcement. Social media platforms responded swiftly to his escalating rhetoric, with Instagram and Venmo removing Wagner on January 26 for inciting violence. This fundraising component added potential financial crimes to the serious federal charges Wagner now faces, demonstrating how modern activists exploit digital payment platforms to fund illegal activities that threaten the safety of law enforcement officers simply doing their jobs.

Federal Response Demonstrates Commitment to Officer Safety

The Department of Homeland Security’s Homeland Security Investigations division executed the arrest with overwhelming force, reflecting the serious nature of Wagner’s threats against federal agents. Heavily armed tactical teams breached the glass door of a Minneapolis residential building after occupants refused entry, ascending stairs to apprehend Wagner. Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche announced the arrest on social media, stating: “Conspire and threaten to assault, kill and doxx officers, and you’ll find yourself in federal custody facing the full force of justice.” This rapid federal response, occurring just weeks after Wagner’s most incendiary videos went viral, sends an unmistakable message that the Trump administration prioritizes protecting federal agents from violent extremists who threaten their lives.

Administration Takes Hard Line Against Left-Wing Extremism

Attorney General Pam Bondi characterized Wagner as having “proudly claimed affiliation with the terrorist organization Antifa before going on the run,” framing the arrest within broader administration efforts to combat left-wing political violence. Wagner’s arrest on February 5 demonstrated coordinated action across the Department of Justice, Department of Homeland Security, and ICE to neutralize threats against federal law enforcement. The dramatic nature of the arrest, with Wagner led away in handcuffs wearing his “I’M ANTIFA!” hoodie, provided powerful imagery reinforcing the administration’s message. Wagner faces federal charges carrying potential years of imprisonment for threatening to assault and murder ICE agents, plus additional charges for doxing and threatening an ICE supporter in Michigan.

Minneapolis Becomes Flashpoint for Immigration Enforcement Tensions

Wagner’s activities occurred during heightened immigration enforcement operations in downtown Minneapolis, where ICE and CBP agents have intensified their lawful efforts to secure our borders and remove criminal aliens. The city has become a focal point for radical anti-ICE activism, with Wagner’s arrest revealing the extent to which some extremists will go to obstruct federal immigration enforcement. His explicit calls for armed confrontation represent a dangerous escalation from traditional protest tactics, threatening not only the safety of federal agents but also the rule of law itself. The arrest removes an individual actively soliciting violence from the streets, protecting both law enforcement officers and Minneapolis residents from potential bloodshed that Wagner’s inflammatory rhetoric could have sparked.