Sen. Andy Kim pepper-sprayed outside Delaney Hall ICE facility

Elizabeth Cronise McLaughlin1180

And just so we’re clear because some people are trashing him in the quote posts: there is video showing he was running into the street because ICE was beating a protestor and he tried to stop it.

Julia Is Waving, Not Drowning401

I remember then-Representative Kim going out to clean up the Capitol grounds after the January 6, 2021 riots

rochesterirish.bsky.social160

I’m not at all kidding. I want @andykimnj.bsky.social introducing the nominee at the next convention. He understands this moment better than most

Sandra Catania109

Andy Kim is a real one.

Leena St. Michael103

I have been in love with Andy Kim since I saw photos of him bending down on the Capital floor picking up some garbage that January 6 people left in their wake. What a man. What a true patriot and servant leader. Thanks for posting this..

TJhearsmusic100

I find the NY Times caption offensive. Senator Kim is there NOT to de-escalate a “worsening situation outside Delaney”; he is trying to address the terrible situation INSIDE Delaney.

ReMarkable69

Every one of these fucking ice people working in and around the detention centers work for us. This behavior is outrageous and unacceptable.

Chris⚖️Justice58

Senator Andy Kim, the hero

Rick H41

The senator running into the street is one thing but the idea that ICE has a vehicle like that for crowd control makes you wonder what else they have to deal with protestors.

AuntSophie31

ICE seems pretty convinced they will never face any consequences for attacking sitting MOC, Senators and Governors. Democrats must take power back this fall and deliver those consequences.

Viva Cascadia!28

Again. No uniforms. Mismatched gear Like a platoon of hired goons

The Cathy Wilcox23

So ICE is just any slob in a flak jacket now?

Tim Yocum23

Inspiring! And, these masked men seem unaware that payroll records aren’t going away. Tick tock, thugs.

JustJayJournalistnResearcher23

The World Medical Association (WMA) insists that States penalise individuals who misuse riot control agents… The WMA calls for unimpeded and protected access of healthcare personnel… The WMA recommends that… States should refrain from using them in any circumstances. www.wma.net/policies-pos...

Andy Grover17

I just think if you're going to be roughed up by goons, they should at least be wearing uniforms not saggy ass jeans. Pinkertons > ICE

Dolorosa Santos17

Andy Kim was the congressman who spent his time picking up and cleaning Cap Hill immediately after Trump's goon squad attacked America. He got down on his hands and knees with a garbage bag. No other congressman joined Andy Kim.

AltStateGov15

This picture is another that will be around for a while. Great shot by Dakota Santiago

johnnord.bsky.social13

Helped with cleanup after the capital riots also

Tonic11

Put this photo next to the one of Sen Kim scrubbing the feces off the Capitol flour after the insurrection that we all saw with our own eyes!!

Maggie11

Is THIS a Country where the Rules of Law are enforced?? NOT AT ALL! Trump Gestapo run rip shod over legitimate Government officials and Citizens exercising their rights! WHEN DO THEY GET CHARGED FOR THEIR ASSAULT?

laart2010

Here’s our hero right here. Thank you Rep Kim!!

anitamargarita10

Andy Kim is a true American hero. As opposed to the randoms in their temu tac gear.

Manuel Royal9

Why the fuck is any LEO allowed to use chemical weapons? Every motherfucker firing pepper balls or deploying tear gas is guilty of criminal assault.

Bénédicte C8

Watching Andy Kim respond to the times has been heart warming for this NJ gal.

StarlitTexan8

Their kind of cruelty won't even respectfully take a day off in observance of a national holiday.

2findout.bsky.social8

There is ZERO chance Kaine or Warner would do this.

Irritable Yet Soporific7

Many are vets who did worse to civilians in Iraq and Afghanistan - the imperial boomerang returning. This is why I don't mourn on Memorial Day.

Rose7

Most people don't have his bravery, decency, or love for other people. He is what we all SHOULD be.

AllAboutPookie7

He was the one picking up broken things and trash left behind after the January 6th attempted coup in the capitol building.

DebbieLynn (she/her)7

Tear gassing a sitting US senator is not gonna go over well when the senate returns to chambers…they’ve given Senator Kim the microphone and the bully pulpit…turn this up Senator Kim!

Rose Nyland7

Andy is working, unlike Chuck “I’m here to fund Israel” dickless Schumer

Marko Silberhand7

. 🖕 Trump's Gestapo . . . ... abolish ICE ! .

zebrah.bsky.social7

Very proud to have @kim.senate.gov representing #NJ

Wickets Giroux7

we need some tribunals for the people who did this and for the people who authorized it.

Mother Of Sentient Beings🕊️6

For the record #Hindsight2020 🔥🧊

leighsom.bsky.social6

America looks like a fcking war zone

Jonathan Gerhardson6

Why's ICE got so much shit in their pockets?

Doctor Science ❌👑5

of my 2 Senators, Booker has most clearly *wanted* to be President. But Kim has spent the past year leveling up, speaking out more & more, & with this he has CLEARLY moved to be the Face of the NJ Resistance. Booker *could* have been there ... but he wasn't. We'll remember.

mrtoads.bsky.social5

Hard to de-escalate when the escalators are hell-bent on escalating.

Rev Dr Larvell Jones5

If you are not in a uniform, you are an unregulated militia.

Elizabeth Wrigley-Field5

More than Minnesota’s senators (or governor, or mayors) ever did during Operation Metro Surge

Shut_this_shit_down_people5

every one of those ICE pigs needed to found and prosecuted.

nanainhavana.bsky.social5

Senator Andy Kim demonstrated the respect and love he has for our country. He is fighting for the lifeline of our democracy.🇺🇸❤️🤍💙

esw.bsky.social5

Every single Congress person, who has an ICE prison in their district or state, should be out there protesting with their constituents.

rebeccaamccoy.bsky.social5

They sent armored vehicles to a peaceful protest! This is so f-ed up.

Carol Anne Sundahl5

www.nbcnews.com/news/asian-a... Rep. Andy Kim, D-N.J., cleans up debris and personal belongings strewn across the floor of the Rotunda in the early morning hours on Jan. 7, 2021, after a mob stormed the Capitol.

@InnkeeperEZ4

That posse of dangling dudes adorned in Target gift cards… Are the lowest form of “law” to ever terrorize US streets.

BouKat4

Protect him. Kim is a national treasure. 💙

Karen H4

The competition for the next photography pulitzer prize is going to be fierce. Thanks trump?

Bad_Cyclist4

To all those thinking they’re immune from fascism.. you’re not. It’ll find you eventually.

Sock Puppet Pundit4

Looks like Patriot Front hijacked a military vehicle.

Joy🦋💙🇺🇦🫶4

We sure do! Where are our elected officials??? I know there's a bunch of them on TV all the time.🤨

Leefeller4

Thought these assholes where not supposed to wear masks?

petra de asis4

A little less than a year ago: www.reuters.com/world/us/sen...

Liz4

My Senator is fucking awesome

Cricket3

This doesn't appear to be getting any better. I can't begin to understand how there was nothing in place to protect our country from all the illegal and anti democracy actions.

Cherry Chirp3

Why am I reminded of Senator Alex Padilla being tackled at a DHS event in LA....

It's bitchy babes!3

Andy Kim is one of the Good Ones (note: not perfect but good)

KitNCaboodle3

Andy Kim is eligible to be President I'm just sayin'

lasta2.bsky.social3

This is the kind of thing all #Democratic leaders and politicians need to be doing.

Dee3

I remember a day when attacking a US Senator got one arrested. And occasionally disappeared. When did lowly ICE agents become more important than US Senators? And why do US Senators tolerate being both disrespected & attacked by lowly ICE agents? I'm thinking the problem isn't ICE it's the US Senate

Dylan/Dilly3

Andy Kim for President 2028

Art Martin3

I am Canadian...so I know another Andy Kim. but can I say..both Andy Kims are great! www.youtube.com/watch?v=vqmg...

Enfinity Cast3

The psychology of standing firm in the face of institutional power fascinates me — there's something about these split-second moral choices that reveals who someone really is when the cameras are rolling and history is watching.

BeaglesResist❌👑We Are Not Moving on from the trumpstein Files3

This is what courage looks like.

jaraccount.bsky.social3

Again! Boycott the World Cup!!

John Craig Hammond3

It should go alongside this

PK3

It's a Tiananmen Square moment. It shows that it's a fringe element inside our government that is out control, while we have leaders that show character and commitment to democratic ideals.

Dingus Ex Machina3

Sen Kim represents what’s best about our country - a deep commitment to doing the hard, unglamorous work to protect our democracy and each other. We are fortunate to have him. It’s notable that none of the armed personnel in the photo are wearing official uniforms - whom do they represent?

Keesling Sky3

I can't get over the fucking masks. The goddamn masks.

TheTimeline 🔎🧩2

Someone needs to round up every SINGLE ICE agent the way THEY round up others. Like… NOW.

Vet_Grandma AKA Madame Defarge2

Was this before Gov Sherrill arrived? Did she make it inside?

Captain Isaac Davis2

Andy Kim has a heart of gold. 💛

pasmondictateur.bsky.social2

Fuck those guys. Who does that?

JML TOO2

This time we know who "Tank Man" is. Thank you Andy Kim.

poivrotfarci.bsky.social2

Andy Kim (along with 6 other Senate Dems) proudly voted to confirm Noem after a thorough and detailed vetting of her record, experience, vision and leadership qualities. His performative outrage comes with significant baggage. He should have an “I atone for Noem” pin on his lapel.

Matt Fossen2

Sometimes I wonder how these wannabe Wal-mart warriors would handle getting gassed or pepper-sprayed; I suspect they'd soil themselves and trip over each other while running for cover like cockroaches. Pathetic little fascist fuckwads.

Will O'Grinder2

Seems like a nice guy. Unfortunately the GOP is straight up killing and looting people. We need less nice guys.

G.A.B.2

ICE OUT NOW, ICE OUT NOW!!!

Turai2

Every single ice agent needs to be tried after this terror regime falls.

leftseat1025.bsky.social2

I don’t see Cory Booker in these pictures. He said he would do everything in his power to stop this sort of action. ?????

Jessica Hershey2

You'll never see this from the Cuckpublicans.

Break like the wind2

ICE are not police: they must be criminally prosecuted for (among other things) impersonating police officers.

Lumpy_Space_Prince 2

You think those are tactical Nikes ?

schnufflerowner.bsky.social2

He looks so small. And so very brave.

That’s All Lovely2

why is he yelling at protesters and not at the thugs violating their rights? 🤷

After Minnesota, pretty sure we are now learning that ice has been killing people in the desert all this time and there simply weren’t witnesses.

Citizen Friendly 🧬12

bsky.app/profile/prop... And those guys, are these guys too.

theferalauntie@theferalauntie.bsky.social8

Again, our government is turning against its own people. How long will we tolerate this abhorrence?

liberators.bsky.social6

When traitor Trump is gone, every ICE agent must be investigated and brought to justice!

tconl.bsky.social6

To think. This is taxpayer funded abuse. Pretty horrifying

Mojo Rising-Country Over Party5

Thanks for this and showing up 😇

Big Max da Weegie4

they aren't warriors, nor police. they're bullies and loser wannabes

jeaniob.bsky.social4

Thanks for standing up, Mary!

PClark Baja3

The dtrumpf regime has declared war on Americans dtrumpf’s goons are attacking Americans demonstrating against ice …demanding humane care and protection of due process How far our country has fallen under the republican government and dtrumpf SHAME ON EVERY REPUBLICAN

Irritable Yet Soporific3

Many are vets. The same vermin who tortured people in places like Abu Ghraib. Happy Memoronic Day.

justsumdood.bsky.social3

We are living in an age where the president and his militia are literally the same as a cartoon villain and his henchmen.

#Nov2026 🌊🌊 Vote for Democracy 🗳️ - ICE❌3

#witnessing or protesting?? Abolish Ice Now❌ suspend all funding for DHS - full congressional investigations and oversight Republicans in Congress it's time to choose - democracy/American people or fascism?

Fluke StarBucker (Chris Foreman)3

Welcome to fascism. ICE and CBP dress like that and are violent to protestors or anyone to condition the agents to hate you. They are being molded into the Trumps SS troopers.

redjacket2.bsky.social2

ICE is enemy of the people..cant back down from those bastards..

sorceress2.bsky.social2

How many of the people in ICE detention are actually the gang members, rapists, killers that ICE was supposed to be rounding up? I've only seen pics of working-class people caught up in a government gone rogue.

mlough65.bsky.social2

Why are they doing that to peaceful protesters? This only happens in countries that have dictatorships.

badgero.bsky.social32

what do you think they do to the people inside the facility

lewtwin.bsky.social25

Kill us. They will and have already killed us.

🫘 Tracey Hildebrand (Tracey's L.F.L.) 😀23

Remember when Alex Padilla was subdued by Kristi Noem's goons ??? ICE needs to be disbanded A.S.A.P. !!!

Sean (86 everything trump)17

If enough of you show up, they won't do a fuckin thing

General Bloop16

LOL, they've already kidnapped thousands, disappeared no one knows how many people, trafficked the same amount, and openly murdered two white people on the street, while being recorded. That's not even getting into the human rights abuses of those kidnapped. They'll do anything, whatever they want.

Rebba.bsky.social16

I am angry and sad.

love-and-light.bsky.social14

AI reports: Following the incident, Senator Kim released a statement reiterating that what he witnessed was a tragedy and called for Delaney Hall to be shut down immediately.

Fitzgerald13

And imagine what they are doing to the people inside

Marko Silberhand13

. Oh . . . we know what they're doing... Stop Trump and abolish ICE ! 💠 🧐 💠

paige23.bsky.social13

How does he not have a legal right to have the guy who pepper sprayed him arrested? For the life of me I do not understand how these thugs get away with this.

I am an acronym9

Uh, Andy Kim is ONLY a Democrat and that doesn’t count as a Senator to MAGA/ICE thugs. Don’t forget dear leader said “the only good democrat is a dead democrat” as 45. When I railed against it y’all said I was making to much outta it. What say you now?

pnwpirate.bsky.social7

Since oversight is his job, what ICE did is #Sedition

tkhogue.bsky.social6

WTF? Somebody needs to be prosecuted for that bullshit.

The Locker Room6

Isn't it a felony to assault a member of the Senate?

Sister Resister5

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Avonna Loves Genres5

There was an ICE agent pointing a gun sitting on top of a TANK at the crowd blocking the New Jersey ICE concentration camp.

Long Island Jim4

Bring your 2nd Amendment because this is what the founders envisioned your need to use it.

Romaq4

Right under your post... his comment.

Cara NicAine4

I hope he takes them to court. With the corrupt DOJ only representing the felon & his Project 2025 criminals, the courts are the only avenue that could or would put a stop to the MAL-ICE.

Thinkronicity ™3

Oh... they have ideas. bsky.app/profile/henr...

mogen001.bsky.social2

They tackle senators too. Remember?

Clownfeet532

Congress needs to de-fund ICE. Shut that whole thing down and start over.

experimental22.bsky.social2

It is a Nazi regime.

HEY IT’S RICK2

When is the leadership going to stop with the polite and passive protocol and get aggressive? After they attend a funeral for a Murdered Democrat member of Congress?

I Don't Understand2

I think he can apply for compensation. Unbelievable. Were the guards arrested?

Project2025=19842

Republicans are sacrificing their own children for their "Faith". Where do you rank for them? www.cnn.com/2026/05/08/h...

Dana Knows Insanity When She Sees It. 🥊🐸22

Omg so the selfless democrat Andy Kim, who stayed all night to clean up, after rioters stormed our Capitol, was pepper sprayed ffs! #StopTheInsanity #VoteBlue www.nbcnews.com/news/asian-a...

thenicklogan.bsky.social18

The governor should have a few dump trucks with V-plows attached show up at the front gates accompanied by state troopers. That's where this is headed eventually anyway. I saw the phrase "slow civil war" today. More like incremental autocracy.

Sam Porter Bridges9

So we can just assault senators now? Well, I hope the GOP is ready to feel the hurt, what with that being true equality and all.

thorn2019.bsky.social6

🧊 probably thought of senator Kim as "another immigrant" 😡

John Scott G6

Get rid of GOP, ICE, and 6 of SCOTUS. (In other words: remove the filth infesting government and society.) It can happen one way (courts, ballots, Dems finding a spine) or the other way (messy) but it must be done.

PeaceRose4

There was a time when doing that to a congress person would have been considered assault and they would have been arrested.

tvidaurri.bsky.social4

ICE sees it as...."He probably won't be at the next protest. Trump will pardon us. It's ok."

Vanessa Chaland3

Pepper spray them back. It's called self defense.

6th Face3

Take the fire marshal and local pigs and kick the god damb doors in. What the actual fuck are we doung here.

@OldAndCranky2

Those fuckers. Fuck those shitheads. Goddamnit. I’m on my last nerve already, but you do not fuck with Jersey.

Fred 🇦🇺2

Can the ICE agents just go and F off already. 2nd amendment that you all so love seems to be forgotten when it is time to use it.

chrispa9573.bsky.social2

No better glow up than Mendenez to Kim

The Killer Rabbit of Caerbannog2

ICEICE like SS. ICEICE = SS

handle.invalid2

ICE will pepper spray polling stations too !!

giakson.bsky.social2

Call them what they are. ICE doesn’t fit for detaining citizens. Sooo, Trustapo ? Trumps State Police.👮‍♀️

T-Fish🇨🇦🍁43

America: A lawless wasteland all because of one man and his cowardly party.

jakeschu.bsky.social23

That will go over well. I love Andy Kim. Time for the Gestapo to disappear

amyg890718

There must be some horrific things inside that they are trying to hide.

Stephanie Rewis16

For fucking what!!?? Enough of this!

slindquist.bsky.social15

Sen. Kim should press charges against the goons who gassed him.

Andy Kim is a true patriot and a great American.

VivianOfTheSierras12

ICE will be toast if the people are allowed to Vote. This is why the GOP is trying cheat.

lake-life-girl.bsky.social11

Is that not a crime?

JanemNow9

It’s almost as if ICE goons think they’re on duty in Russia.

Danny Plainview8

Andy Kim is not to be fucked with. They’ll soon find out.

Dave7

Iceholes need to be taken down and jailed.

Radio Caroline’s Ghost7

FUCKING END THIS ICE INVASION NOW! It has to be the biggest item on the ticket. Incredible that we have a completely lawless President, who says NOTHING about his Gestapo's horrifying tactics

falalala50.bsky.social6

Enough of this shite…enough of this regime!

3dognight6

Assault on a sitting Senator is criminal!

slj6

Because, apparently we live in a police state now. 😬

Cheryl Ann5

May ICE agents all be incarcerated when this freaking mess is fixed! Dam GOP Fascist Monsters!

sueboothompson.bsky.social4

ICE is completely depraved. No redeeming value whatsoever.

midwestister4

🔥abolish DHS and abolish ICE 🔥 Join the ICC and send Miller to the Hague

Prdnme4

Watch, listen and remember which members of Congress condone this unlawful attack on peaceful protesters.

waheid.bsky.social4

These ICE tactics are just a foretaste of what ICE and other federal police agencies plan if conservative Republicans can get more power. Vote Blue.

Leslie Spotz4

This is so not ok.

Missy Hubbard3

WTAF??? This is completely unacceptable!!! 🤬

IggyMom3

I don’t love this. Pisses me off. 🤬

hokusai 🌊🌊🌊3

#ICE escalating again? ZERO surprise as they feel tensions have subsided since minneapolis & with the upcoming world cup starting in a few weeks 💢💢💢

Radio Caroline’s Ghost3

How about they try this in a Red State? No...didn't think so. It's pure vendetta

blueduck 🇨🇦🇺🇦🇲🇽2

Assaulting a member of Congress is a felony. Ice chud should be blindfolded and terminated

wilma-horne.bsky.social2

Time to start suing Ice for assault.

Betty2

Isn’t he the one who cleaned up the Capitol after the insurrection?

Leitzen26: Get Your $ Back5

"Pepper became airborne near eyes"

Ralf W3

Well, partly because Graham would have had his press person on the phone to Fox producers within about 10 seconds of the spraying. Dems have to play the press non-stop. That lesson STILL seems less-learned than it should be.

Smarmuel2

Only one way to find out

Starteller6

The Governor was denied access, too? This center is in her state! Awful!

Flock to Blue🦋🌊💙🌵5

100% on donald j trump

gabrielgambino4

State officials have the right to enter, American taxpayers dollars pay for that damn facility. Dems are so damn slow to this game. 🇺🇲 #NJ

Butterflies Katz ⓥ4

How is it possible that the governor is denied access?

kebidoor.bsky.social2

The governor should return with the National Guard.

Graham2

How the fuck can the governor be denied entrance?

Jesta Girl3

Some of the same group I'm sure.

spaceager.bsky.social3

They mark up the pepper spray and bill us citizens

bikerlady.bsky.social18

Because Andy Kim is the real deal. Dem establishment doesn't understand the level of anger coming at them from the rank & file. In the primary, my husband & I are voting for the progressive challenger to Frank Pallone even though I generally think Pallone is a decent rep. We're sending a message,

Mackenzie18

Kim’s always seemed like one of the better ones (confirming Kristi Noem not withstanding)

The Almighty Tallest4

Any elected who puts their body on the line for this has achieved a level respect that they cannot drop below with me. I'd go further and say that any Dem elected under the age of 50 who hasn't physically stuck their neck out for a potential beat down on a street protest somewhere is not worthy.

brokenstruggler.bsky.social3

I’m not a Kim fan, but I respect him for this, and I’ll pull the lever for him when he’s up for re-election if he stays on this track and keeps fighting. Obligatory fuck @corybooker.com for being a performative useless ass.

Independent Human (Chuck)4

Sounds like a good time for ICE to be back in the news. Sadly these stories need to happen more because Americans have short term memories and easily forget what happened with ICE just a few months back. We can't let this admin get away without accountability just because it's quiet for a bit.

dragonlady1011.bsky.social4

🤬🤬🤬 this is sickening. I cannot imagine how horrible the conditions must be in that facility but how low can somebody sink to pepper spray a senator WTf

Amy S✌️💙🤷‍♀️🍿3

This is a good picture! Expect to see it a lot more going forward.

Kendra2

No more $ for a gestapo organization. The government is working against its people.

GoodPlaceJames2

He's lucky they didn't deport him.

Clodia bach2

Share this photo widely. Some Democrats are stepping up