Author Stephen King didn’t mince words when he took to X, publicly slamming U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) by declaring, “ICE is the American Gestapo.” This strong statement comes as federal agents face intense scrutiny following two recent fatal encounters in Minneapolis that have sparked widespread protests and outrage from local officials.
For those who need a quick history refresher, the Gestapo was the “Secret State Police” of Nazi Germany, founded back in 1933. They were notorious for enforcing Nazi law, arresting political opponents, and targeting enemies without any semblance of due process. Comparing a modern American agency to this historical group is definitely high-level criticism, and it shows just how frustrated King and others are with the agency’s recent actions.
