Posted on 10/21/2025 7:35:25 AM PDT by DFG
Aleft-wing agitator called for the murder of immigration agents at a Hands Off Chicago/No Kings demonstration over the weekend, prompting the Border Patrol Commander leading Operation Midway Blitz in Illinois to express concern in a social media post.
“You gotta grab a gun. We gotta turn around the guns on this fascist system. These ICE agents gotta get shot and wiped out,” the man said on Saturday. “This same machinery that’s on full display right there has to get wiped out.”
Border Patrol Commander Gregory Bovino, who is leading Operation Midway Blitz in Illinois, responded to the Graystak Media video on X.
“Very concerning and unreported by local Chicago stations,” Bovino wrote.
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) also warned on X Sunday that those who threaten federal agents “will pay the price.”
The radical who made the threatening comments has been identified as Moises Bernal Puentes, an Adult Education Manager at Chicago’s Wilbur Wright College.
Independent journalist Christopher Sweat of GrayStak Media filmed Puentes standing next to an activist holding a Progressive Labor Party sign at Chicago’s Grant Park, where thousands of Democrats protested the Trump administration’s enforcement of immigration laws.
The Progressive Labor Party is a communist revolutionary group that “fights to destroy capitalism and the dictatorship of the capitalist class,” according to its website.
Nationwide, up to seven million liberals allegedly participated in the protests, which were organized by Indivisible, a George Soros-funded organization that launched after the 2016 election to oppose President Donald Trump’s presidency. Although the daytime protests reportedly stayed mainly peaceful, many of the attendees were filmed making disturbing and hateful comments and gestures.
Puentes deleted his social media accounts after the threatening video went viral. The radical is still listed as a staff member of Wilbur Wright College, which is part of the City Colleges of Chicago system.
The father of three was held in contempt of court in June 2017, when he loudly snapped his fingers to show his approval when a judge denied a defense motion to dismiss the indictment against a Chicago police officer charged with murdering 17-year-old Laquan McDonald in 2014.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson (D) also made “concerning” inciteful comments during his speech at the Chicago rally, telling attendees that President Trump and his administration have “declared war on Chicago and cities across this country,” and calling on them to “fight fascism.”
“They have clearly decided they want a rematch of the Civil War,” Mayor Johnson stated.
According to DHS, assaults on ICE agents are up more than 1,000 percent this year, including in the Chicago area, where left-wing domestic terrorists have targeted federal law enforcement in multiple ambushes and vehicular ramming attacks.
DHS posted the following warning on X, Sunday:
THREATEN OUR AGENTS AND YOU WILL PAY THE PRICE.
DHS will NOT be deterred by radical forces seeking to tear down our great nation. We will stand firm against anarchy, terrorism, and the violent criminals waging war in our cities.
This is our promise."
As of October 13, federal agents with Operation Midway Blitz had managed to apprehend more than 1,500 illegal aliens across Illinois, despite the attacks.
Rep. Mary Miller (R-Ill.) called on the Department of Justice to investigate Puentes’ “criminal threat.”
“Sickening. A staff member at Wilbur Wright College is calling for ICE agents to get “shot” and “wiped out,” Miller posted on X,” Monday. This is a criminal threat that should be investigated. Cc: @TheJusticeDept.”
A referral has reportedly been made to the Justice Department.
Update:
The Department of Homeland Security issued a statement on X Monday afternoon confirming that Puentes is under investigation.
“During the Chicago NO KINGS rally this previous weekend, violent rioters called for the cold-blooded murder of ICE agents,” DHS stated. “This rioter, and his statements have been referred to the DOJ.”
DHS added: “There is no place in America for psychotic incitements of unlawful violence against ICE or CBP. To those who threaten violence against us: we will hunt you down, we will find you, and Justice will be served.”
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No Kings is all crazies
I think Wilbur Wright might be doing a few spins in his grave
MAGA have anyone calling for murders?
If Trump were a King, or a Dictator, or even a fascist, this person would have been so paralyzed for fear of his life that he never would have made a public statement like that.
I’m sick of the “investigations” and “referrals to DOJ.” He should have been arrested last night in front of his wife and kids. He is a major threat. Hold him for a few months while an “investigation” is conducted.
Agree. Pussy-footing around after statements like this make the DOJ look weak and ineffective...which they are at the moment. Bondi and Patel need to grow a pair and start kicking ass and taking names. The time for talk has passed...
Yes. I don’t see a full-force response anywhere — Chicago, LA, Portland and other placed. I am so sick of the pussy-footing. It’s doing nothing but emboldening them. Where are the mass arrests and incarcerations of these insurrectionists? Give them the full J6 treatment. Now.
Assuming you have done a proper collection of evidence the problem becomes where do you do the trial? Federal crime i think it has to be done in that district. Picking an impartial jury will be a challenge. Please don’t give the Revolutionary France answer - military tribunal! You get something like that started conservatives will.be on the receiving end next Rat administration.
I’ll say he will soon be able to add the word “former” to his resume
No Kings = AARP Boomer gathering, sponsored by Geritol.
how are these people not being held accountable
Many Freepers have become “I want ponnies, and I want it NOW!” crowd.
People only were aware about this perp after the social media talk about it. It’s not like every speech was monitored live.
Arresting someone on the spot for their speech during the protests would be be really really bad optic for the Administration.
Unless the protesters started to burn stuff or shoot people, no arrest is better.
What is a “Ponnie?”
Yep.
Not that I know of. That’s the difference between us and the commie libtards.
That’s what I’d like to know!
Here’s hoping.
Ponies. When you have cataract, you relying on the phone’s help. Unfortunately, not always correct
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