ICE accuses Politico reporter of ‘inciting violence’ against feds in social media post

Published December 30, 2025 8:00pm ET



Immigration and Customs Enforcement on Tuesday accused a Politico reporter of “inciting violence” against federal authorities in a social media post about the ongoing federal investigation of alleged fraud in Minnesota’s day cares.

Josh Gerstein, a senior legal affairs reporter, suggested Minnesotans have the right to stand their ground when federal officers approach their businesses.

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