FBI Director Says Bureau Investigating Signal Chat Groups in Minneapolis

‘If that leads to a break in the federal statute or a violation of some law, then we are going to arrest people,’ the FBI director said.

FBI Director Kash Patel speaks during a news conference at the Department of Justice to discuss the arrest of man in connection with pipe bombs placed near the Democratic and Republican parties' headquarters on the eve of the Jan. 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol breach, in Washington on Dec. 4, 2025. Photo by DANIEL HEUER / AFP

FBI Director Kash Patel on Tuesday confirmed that the bureau is investigating groups who are allegedly organizing protests against immigration officials in Minneapolis, amid daily demonstrations in the city.

In an interview with podcast host Benny Johnson, Patel said that the FBI is investigating whether there is any illegal activity within the protest movement in the city, while adding that he was made aware of reporting by an influencer, Cam Higby, who said he infiltrated a Signal chat group used by rioters and protesters.