Antifa Proponent Arrested in Minnesota
Federal law enforcement took a self-identified Antifa member into custody in Minnesota on Thursday morning. Authorities arrested the individual for a series of social media posts that allegedly aimed to hinder federal operations and included threats against ICE agents.
Kyle Wagner, 37, from Minneapolis, was apprehended in the early hours, notably wearing a sweatshirt that boldly stated “I’M ANTIFA.” This phrase connects to a far-left group that the Trump administration has labeled as a domestic terrorist organization, according to footage acquired by Fox News Digital.
Wagner’s distinctive appearance—marked by a bald head and various tattoos including the word “RESISTANCE” across his chest and the anti-fascist symbol known as the “three arrows” on his neck—made him a recognizable figure within anti-ICE online communities.
He previously managed an Instagram account under the handle @kaos.follows, which boasted tens of thousands of followers prior to its deletion. In his profile, he had included the hashtag #IronFront, referring to himself as an “entrepreneur.”
The Justice Department has indicated that Wagner advocated for his followers to confront ICE personnel, labeling the agents as “murderers” and calling them “Gestapo.” At times, he suggested the use of armed violence against them.
In a video posted on January 8, 2026, Wagner ominously declared, “We’re coming for you,” allegedly goading his followers to “hand over their guns” to federal officials, even implying they should identify agents—if necessary—”at gunpoint.”
It’s unclear whether Wagner was employed or enrolled in any educational institutions nearby, but he remarked on his long-standing ties to the city, claiming, “I’ve already bled for this city, I’ve already fought for this city.”
Wagner had reportedly gone into hiding, having erased his remaining social media accounts just a week earlier. Nonetheless, the Venmo account linked to his fundraising efforts is now inaccessible.
“I’m basically on the run right now,” he stated, adding, “I have a safe place and an evacuation plan, but I need to navigate this situation very carefully and will require support to do so.” Wagner expressed his determination, saying, “As I’ve said countless times, I will keep fighting this fight to the end. I’m not going to run away, but I’m going to need help.”
In a video uploaded in late January, he acknowledged being unable to possess a firearm legally but didn’t clarify the reasons behind this restriction.
Following the fatal shooting of Alex Preti by law enforcement on January 24, Wagner reportedly urged his followers to abandon discussions of peaceful protests, telling them to “get your finger guns and stop the finning people.”
The Justice Department announced that Wagner faces federal intimidation and cyberstalking charges due to alleged murder and assault threats aimed at ICE agents.
According to Attorney General Pamela Bondi, “Before fleeing, this man allegedly released police personal information, called for murders, encouraged bloodshed in the streets, and proudly claimed affiliation with the terrorist organization Antifa. Today’s arrest illustrates that you cannot escape from federal agents. If you come for law enforcement, the Trump administration will come for you.”
