Soros Backed DA Keith Ellison’s Wild Antifa Claim Obliterated by His Own Tweet
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison is facing renewed criticism after an old social media post resurfaced showing him holding a book titled Antifa: The Anti-Fascist Handbook.
The image, originally shared during his time in Congress, has reignited debate about the Democratic Party’s relationship with far-left activist groups.
The controversy comes as federal and state officials continue to grapple with how to address violence linked to Antifa-affiliated demonstrators.
Over the past several years, the group has been tied to riots, property destruction, and attacks during political rallies across major U.S. cities.
Law enforcement agencies have repeatedly described Antifa as a decentralized movement with organized elements that engage in violence under the banner of “anti-fascism.”
Ellison, who previously served as deputy chair of the Democratic National Committee, has faced questions about his past remarks minimizing Antifa’s existence.
During prior interviews, Ellison echoed a common line among some Democrats that the group was “more of an idea” than an organization.
Critics argue that his earlier comments are contradicted by his public endorsement of a handbook associated with the movement.
The photograph, which showed Ellison smiling while holding the book, was originally posted to his personal social media account. “At a bookstore and found this excellent book,” Ellison wrote in the post, which quickly drew attention online when it first appeared and continues to circulate years later.
The renewed focus on the image coincides with broader scrutiny of left-wing activism and its connection to street violence.
During President Trump’s first term, the administration labeled Antifa as a domestic threat and directed federal agencies to prioritize investigations into coordinated attacks involving masked demonstrators.
Officials cited incidents in Portland, Seattle, and other cities where Antifa-linked groups clashed with law enforcement and conservative protesters.
Political observers note that the resurfaced photo has put Ellison in a difficult position as he seeks to maintain credibility as Minnesota’s top law enforcement officer.
Republicans in the state have seized on the image as evidence of hypocrisy, arguing that Ellison’s past praise of Antifa undermines his authority to enforce public order.
While Ellison has not issued a new statement regarding the photograph, his earlier dismissal of Antifa as “nebulous” remains part of the public record.
Those remarks have been widely criticized by conservative lawmakers and commentators who point to the documented involvement of self-identified Antifa members in violent demonstrations.
The controversy also arrives at a time when Democrats face growing internal division over how to handle radical factions within their base.
Efforts to distance the party from left-wing extremism have been complicated by viral images such as Ellison’s, which opponents argue reveal a pattern of tolerance toward political violence when it aligns with progressive causes.
Law enforcement officials continue to monitor Antifa-related activity in several U.S. cities, emphasizing that the group’s loose organization makes prosecution challenging.
Federal authorities have described members as part of a network of local cells that coordinate online and frequently mobilize during protests against government policies.
The resurfaced image of Ellison holding Antifa: The Anti-Fascist Handbook remains a striking example of how digital history can follow public figures long after the initial controversy fades.
Keith Ellison, Today: Nobody even knows what Antifa is.
— Western Lensman (@WesternLensman) October 11, 2025
Keith Ellison, 2018: Tweets photo of himself holding Antifa handbook. pic.twitter.com/LJfZgsSNiz
With political tensions rising nationwide, the photo’s reappearance has renewed questions about accountability, judgment, and the line between activism and extremism—particularly for those charged with upholding the law.










