Federal prosecutors announced charges Sunday against a Minnesota man accused of using social media to threaten Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents and incite violence against federal officers in the Twin Cities.
According to the New York Post, Kyle Wagner, 37, described by authorities as a self-identified Antifa supporter, was taken into custody and charged with cyberstalking and transmitting threatening communications.
Investigators allege Wagner used a now-deleted Instagram account to encourage followers to assault and kill ICE agents and to engage in what he described as armed resistance.
“This man allegedly doxxed and called for the murder of law enforcement officers, encouraged bloodshed in the streets, and proudly claimed affiliation with the terrorist organization Antifa before going on the run,” Attorney General Pamela Bondi said in a statement.
“Today’s arrest illustrates that you cannot run, you cannot hide, and you cannot evade our federal agents: if you come for law enforcement, the Trump Administration will come for you.”
The arrest comes amid heightened tensions surrounding immigration enforcement following President Donald Trump’s return to the White House, with officials saying assaults on immigration agents have sharply increased since border enforcement became a top administration priority.
According to court filings, Wagner amassed a large online following and posted repeated videos and messages urging supporters to confront ICE officers.
In several posts, he referred to federal agents as “gestapo” and framed his rhetoric as a call to action.
“We can’t end this without good men in the streets, armed and ready to protect innocent people from being gunned down by these mass murderers, these fascist occupiers,” Wagner said in one video cited by prosecutors.
“I need boots on the ground and I need them prepared to do what needs to be done so that this does not cost more innocent lives,” he added.
Authorities say Wagner also acknowledged online that he was not legally permitted to own a firearm, yet appeared at protests wearing tactical gear and claimed he expected violent confrontation.
On Jan. 8, Wagner allegedly posted a video warning ICE agents, “we’re f–king coming for you,” and later encouraged followers to “hunt” agents and “put our hands on them.”
“This is kill or be killed,” Wagner said in another post, according to prosecutors.
In addition to the threats, federal officials allege Wagner doxxed an ICE supporter by posting personal identifying information, including an address in Oak Park, Michigan. Wagner later admitted he also shared information tied to the individual’s parents’ home.
Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche said the charges underscore the administration’s stance on threats against law enforcement.
“After all, this is what Antifa is about, lawlessness and violence,” Blanche said. “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.”
