'Get ready for the handcuffs': No nonsense district attorney puts Trump allies on notice

[BumRushDaShow]

Source: Raw Story

May 21, 2026 2:16PM ET


Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner made it crystal clear on Thursday that any Donald Trump ally — or any federal government agent — who attempts to interfere at polling locations in November will quickly be arrested and prosecuted. He then added that they will be facing state charges putting them beyond the reach of any possible Trump pardon.

Speaking with MS NOW host Chris Jansing, the blunt-speaking Krasner noted that he is calling for an army of poll-watchers armed with folding chairs and phone cameras to provide him with evidence of MAGA criminality that will then be used in court. Pointing to like-minded DA’s who have joined his efforts to secure local polling places, Krasner said, “The reality is he's [Trump] got a real problem with state court prosecutors. We have gotten together, we are associating with each other, we're ready to go.”

“And in the same way that my office and the offices of these other members of this group have successfully prosecuted civilians and also prosecuted law enforcement, we will prosecute federal agents who try to interfere with elections,” he warned. “That's a crime in almost every jurisdiction, to engage in election interference under state law and they better they better get ready for the handcuffs and the jail cell.”

He continued, “You know, really the best plan is that there is a massive turnout of civilians on Election Day in the same way we've had large, peaceful, lawful protests with No Kings and other organizations. They turn out in enormous numbers on Election Day in November, and they turn out in a peaceful, nonpartisan way to monitor the polls.”

Read more: https://www.rawstory.com/ice-november-polls/?utm_source=superhead

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LOL. Larry Krasner is in his 3rd term as Philly D.A. and has transformed from nerdy defense lawyer to firebrand.

[Jim__]

1. Every Democratic DA in the country needs to follow suit.

[dickthegrouch]

4. EVERY DA should follow suit

If they can't or won't prosecute according to the law, fire them.

[ShazzieB]

28. DA is an elected position in all but 3 states (AL, CT, and NJ).

So people in the other 47 states will have to wait for the next election to vote them out.

Unfortunately, that'll be very hard to do in most red/MAGA states. The MAGA crowd still believes all of Trump's lies about immigrants and supports ICE. Repuke governors and mayors will probably welcome those goons with open arms.

[sheshe2]

2. I am liking this guy!

The folding chairs are a nice touch as it is going to be a long day.

[dickthegrouch]

3. Would that that be true

"putting them beyond the reach of any possible Trump pardon"

Apparently Governors can be got at and subverted.
https://www.democraticunderground.com/100221251763

[BumRushDaShow]

5. We're talking PA governor and former PA AG Josh Shapiro

who battled every RW loon during the the 2020 election while he was AG.

And per this -

"putting them beyond the reach of any possible Trump pardon"

it's true. 45 can't pardon those convicted of STATE crimes. What Polis did, as idiotic as it was, was to commute her sentence (not pardon her) and I expect her charges still stand. And IIRC, a state appeals court had recently thrown out her sentence anyway as excessive.

[Cha]

12. Never mind that brainwashed

cheating on elections needed "excessive".

[Cheezoholic]

6. Krasner doesn't mess around and you can take him at his word. Shapiro also n/t

[Maraya1969]

15. That's a pretty bad punishment. I don't know how many will want to risk it with Trump only having 2 more years left

They would be really stupid to do so

[flvegan]

7. "an army of poll-watchers armed with folding chairs"

Damn, I thought we were going to get into some WWE level type shit here.

[BumRushDaShow]

11. Your post brought this to mind

Tears. Shock. Joy. Why viral Alabama boat brawl matters

[sheshe2]

26. Love it.

Martin not only walked….he carried a big chair.

[BumRushDaShow]

27. LOL

Bring your chair, a smart phone, and do some poll watching (so you have your "receipts" ).

[sheshe2]

29. I love it!

[FakeNoose]

8. This is AWESOME! Thank you Larry Krasner!

[mdbl]

9. Every state needs to do this.

[Cha]

10. I guess So! Love what a Patriot Larry Krasner

is!

Hope! TY BRDS

[Skittles]

13. PREACH IT BROTHER LARRY

[surfered]

14. Off to the hoosegow!!!

[Marie Marie]

16. He's been sending that message to Trump often. And he did it on the immigration goons and national guard

coming into Philly. Funny how Trump didn't invade that city with his brownshirts. Seems like standing up to Trump can work. More should do that.

[Roy Rolling]

17. Always Send That Message

Great statement. It’s the figurative “shot across the bow” warning potential copycats.

Every freedom lover with political power should make a similar statement about whatever government agency is under their control. Own the attitude. We can’t dominate the physical without consensus on the metaphysical goals of justice, charity, equal rights, and shared responsibility.

[Martin Eden]

18. What happens when a large contingent of heavily armed ICE thugs show up?

Arresting them could be problematical.

[OldBaldy1701E]

20. They are not going to arrest anyone during the election.

He goes on to explain that they will be pursuing them with state law.

[Martin Eden]

21. Too little, too late.

The most devastating and very possible scenario will be accusations of fraud in key districts, with ICE thugs siezing ballots under the guise of "election integrity."

Red state governments would certify Republican winners by misrepresenting those siezed ballots, stealing seats in Congress they could not win despite efforts at voter suppression.

We should not underestimate the lengths to which Trump and his Republican collaborators will go. The highest priority for this lawless fascist regime is to hold onto power.

How will arrests be made after the fact when the state and federal governments are partners in the conspiracy?

[OldBaldy1701E]

22. Yep.

Pretty much 'performative'.

[popsdenver]

25. Exactly ME

This only serves to provoke Poopy-Pants and his CABAL.......Who knows how many ICE and Border Patrol will show up.......
The Republicans and DOJ are still hiring more or their GESTAPO/Storm troopers every day that passes.....

[Ruby the Liberal]

19. I saw your headline and said "Krasner?"

[drray23]

23. I really doubt the state troopers or local police

Will comply and actually arrest feds. It's more likely they will refuse and defy the Philadelphia AG.
All cops stick together, most of them are MAGA or otherwise deranged.

[BumRushDaShow]

30. MN just charged 2 ICE agents

Here is an article about one of them yesterday- ICE agent charged with assault will surrender to Minnesota authorities, attorney says

And the other one - Minnesota county charges ICE officer in shooting during immigration crackdown

[liberalla]

24. Good man! I like the way he rolls!