Krasner Intensifies Threats Against ICE Agents
Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner is ramping up his rhetoric after a controversial statement made outside City Hall. In a recent address, he threatened to “hunt” down Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents, sparking significant backlash.
Mr. Krasner, who has the backing of billionaire George Soros, compared federal officials to Nazis during his speech, which drew cheers from the audience.
“This is a small group of wannabe Nazis. That’s who they are,” he declared, arguing that in a nation of 350 million, they are vastly outnumbered.
The district attorney expressed support for prosecuting federal agents linked to shootings in Minnesota and Arizona, saying, “If we have to hunt you down, just like they hunted down the Nazis for decades, we will find out your identities. We will find you. We will deliver justice. And we will do it in accordance with the Constitution and laws of the United States.”
Krasner was speaking at a rally for a bill aimed at restricting ICE’s use of city facilities and limiting federal operations without a judicial warrant.
In response, the White House labeled him “deeply psychotic,” stirring further debate on social media regarding his comments, particularly about the Constitution.
Some, like Rep. Dan Meuser (R-Pennsylvania), criticized Krasner, suggesting his threats exemplify a dangerous mindset. He further noted that Krasner has consistently failed to address crime within Philadelphia.
White House Press Secretary Caroline Levitt questioned whether the media would scrutinize Democratic leaders similarly.
Krasner has previously targeted ICE agents following the killing of Renee Good in Philadelphia, showing a clear pattern of threatening legal action against federal officials.
The Department of Homeland Security had a scornful reply, saying, “No, just! Just,” capturing the tone of their dismissal.
In 2017, Krasner’s campaign received a significant bolster from Soros, who donated $1.7 million to support progressive criminal justice policies.
Despite facing heavy criticism for his crime policies, Krasner secured re-election with a comfortable margin, gaining 72.6% of the vote against his Republican challenger.
