Overview
- Larry Krasner called ICE officers "wannabe Nazis" and said he would "hunt you down," later defending the comparison in multiple interviews.
- DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin denounced the comments as "vile" and warned the rhetoric endangers agents, pointing to a surge in assaults and vehicle attacks on officers.
- Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro and Sen. John Fetterman condemned Krasner’s language, with Shapiro calling it unacceptable and Fetterman urging him not to compare anyone to Nazis.
- Rep. Greg Steube urged the Justice Department to consider a criminal investigation, citing federal law against threats to federal officers.
- In a separate controversy, Rep. Jerry Nadler said a person attacked by a masked assailant could be "justified in shooting," drawing sharp criticism from Republicans including Vice President JD Vance.