WASHINGTON — Democratic Nationwide Committee (DNC) Chairman Ken Martin likened mass protests in Iran to demonstrations within the US over the deadly capturing of Renee Good by an ICE agent Sunday, accusing each governments of “terrorizing communities.”
Martin, who led the Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Celebration for 14 years earlier than being elected DNC boss this previous February, claimed that each nations are “killing protesters” and declared that “Minneapolis gained’t be silent.”
“From Tehran to my birthplace of Minneapolis, persons are rising up towards programs that wield violence with out accountability,” Martin posted on X.
“In Iran, courageous protestors confront a far-right theocratic regime that crushes dissent and denies fundamental freedoms,” he continued. “Right here at dwelling, tens of 1000’s are marching after the deadly ICE capturing of Renee Good- demanding justice, transparency, and an finish to an unchecked federal drive.”
Not less than 544 folks have been killed and greater than 10,681 arrested by the Islamic Republic since demonstrations started Dec. 28 amid a deepening financial disaster roiling the Shia regime, in line with the US-based Human Rights Activists Information Company.
Unbiased outlet Iran Worldwide has estimated that as many as 2,000 protesters have been killed.
Demonstrations initially broke out in cities throughout Iran on account of frustration over hovering inflation, forex depreciation, and better meals costs, and rapidly featured requires the top of the theocratic regime and the return of the pre-1979 monarchy.
Tehran initially responded by chopping off web entry and worldwide telephone service earlier than escalating to violence over the weekend.
In the meantime, cities throughout the US noticed protests over the weekend in response to the killing of Good by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer Jonathan Ross Jan. 7 after she accelerated her SUV towards him.
“If evaluating the U.S. to Iran makes you indignant, ask why. Killing protesters. Crushing dissent. Kidnapping and disappearing authorized residents. Ignoring courts. Threatening critics. Terrorizing communities,” Martin stated in response to criticism of his incendiary feedback.
“That’s authoritarian habits—wherever. Should you’re speeding to defend it, possibly the issue isn’t the comparability. Trump retains pushing it, People aren’t shopping for it, and Minneapolis gained’t be silent.”
One critic accused Martin of “encouraging violence” together with his remarks.
“Hey, MAGA ghoul, nobody is ‘encouraging violence.’ We’re encouraging the rule of legislation,” Martin snapped again on X.
“If that scares you, possibly cease defending individuals who break it like your failing President and his Barbie Homeland Safety director. See you on the poll field in 2026.”
