MINNEAPOLIS, MN – O’Keefe Media Group (OMG) says its founder James O’Keefe and members of his reporting team were subjected to violent harassment and explicit death threats while conducting on-the-ground reporting in Minneapolis over the past 48 hours.
According to a statement distributed to OMG subscribers, the situation escalated rapidly as a group of agitators allegedly surrounded the team in public, threw ice bottles, attempted to tear off protective equipment, and followed them back to their hotel. OMG says the confrontation occurred while the group was actively reporting in the city.
The organization reports that during the incident, members of the team received threatening text messages that included specific details about their location and vehicle. One message, shared by OMG, warned that the recipients had one hour to leave the area or face lethal consequences. The message referenced the team’s presence in Minneapolis, identified their vehicle as a white Ford with Florida plates, and used hostile political language.
OMG characterized the threat as evidence of coordination and surveillance, stating that those involved appeared to have spotters positioned throughout the city and surrounding suburbs. In subsequent public posts, O’Keefe described the individuals involved as organized and deliberate, rather than spontaneous demonstrators.
”The only thing the Communists fear is exposure itself,” O’Keefe wrote and referenced by the organization, expressing concern not only over the immediate safety risk but over what he described as broader indifference to intimidation targeting journalists.
O’Keefe Media Group stated that it has filed a report with the Federal Bureau of Investigation regarding the threats. The organization said it intends to pursue accountability for those responsible and raised concerns about potential inaction by authorities if the matter is not addressed.
The claims outlined by OMG reflect the organization’s own reporting and statements. As of publication, no independent confirmation of the alleged threats or incidents has been released by law enforcement.
Key Facts and Details
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | O’Keefe Media Group (OMG) |
| Founder | James O’Keefe |
| Location of Incident | Minneapolis, Minnesota |
| Timeframe | Past 48 hours, according to OMG |
| Nature of Assignment | On-the-ground reporting |
| Alleged Incident | Team reportedly surrounded by a mob, pelted with ice bottles, and followed to their hotel |
| Threat Received | Explicit death threat sent via text message |
| Threat Details | Message referenced team’s presence in Minneapolis, identified a white Ford vehicle with Florida plates, and issued a one-hour ultimatum to leave |
| Characterization of Threat | OMG described the threat as coordinated and involving surveillance |
| Public Disclosure | Details shared by James O’Keefe via posts on X and in an email to subscribers |
| Law Enforcement Action | OMG states a report was submitted to the FBI |
| Verification Status | Claims are based on O’Keefe Media Group’s reporting and statements |
