Jamie Raskin called 'delusional' as he sounds alarm on Trump loyalist Ivan Raiklin's 'Deep State target list'

Democratic Rep Jamie Raskin has urged House Speaker Mike Johnson to openly denounce Donald Trump loyalist Ivan Raiklin's dangerous revenge plot
UPDATED JUL 11, 2024
Jamie Raskin warned about Ivan Raiklin's plan to seek revenge against Donald Trump's rivals (Getty Images, Fox News/YouTube)
Jamie Raskin warned about Ivan Raiklin's plan to seek revenge against Donald Trump's rivals (Getty Images, Fox News/YouTube)

WASHINGTON, DC: Democratic Rep Jamie Raskin (D-MD) has sounded the alarm about Ivan Raiklin, a self-declared "secretary of retribution" of former President Donald Trump.

The former US Defense Intelligence Agency employee is behind the "Deep State target list," which includes the names of 350 people he wants to see arrested or swatted should the former president return to the White House, as per Raw Story.

Raiklin's extensive list includes elected officials from both Democratic and Republican parties, journalists who were the ex-president's "political enemies," Capitol police officers, FBI and intelligence officials, Trump's impeachment witnesses, and the January 6 committee members, among others. 

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - JUNE 22: Republican presidential candidate, former U.S. President Donald Trump speaks at a campaign rally at the Liacouras Center on June 22, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Earlier today Trump delivered remarks at the Faith and Freedom Road to Majority conference in Washington DC. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)
Donald Trump's ally Ivan Raiklin's extensive 'Deep State target list' proposed arrest for former president's opponents (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)

Rep Jamie Raskin urges congressional leaders to 'denounce' Ivan Raiklin's retribution plot

"This is a deadly serious report," told Jamie Raskin to Raw Story, adding, "A retired US military officer has drawn up a 'Deep State target list' of public officials he considers traitors, along with our family members and staff. His hit list is a vigilante death warrant for hundreds of Americans and a clear and present danger to the survival of American democracy and freedom."

The Maryland lawmaker called on House Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer to "denounce" the Trump loyalist's "dangerous plot."

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 14: U.S. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA) addresses the media outside of Manhattan Criminal Court on behalf of former President Donald Trump on May 14, 2024 in New York City. Former U.S. President Donald Trump faces 34 felony counts of falsifying business records in the first of his criminal cases to go to trial. (Photo by David Dee Delgado/Getty Images)
Rep Jamie Raskin called on House Speaker Mike Johnson to denounce Ivan Raiklin's revenge plot (David Dee Delgado/Getty Images)

Trump's campaign did not respond to the outlet's request to weigh in on Raiklin's revenge tour. However, the self-proclaimed "secretary of retribution" told the publication, "Look at my entire Deep State target list. That is the beginning. This is the scratching of the surface of who is going to be criminalized for their treason, okay?"

The MAGA spearhead has warned several times that his second term would be of "retribution," and Raiklin's plan mirrors it.

The outlet also reported that he sent his target list to House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer, Judiciary Committee Chair Jim Jordan, and Oversight Subcommittee Chairman Barry Loudermilk. 

Raiklin is also connected to former national security adviser to Trump, Michael Flynn, who is known for his far-right ideology.

GRAND JUNCTION, CO - OCTOBER 18: Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump (L) jokes with retir
Ivan Raiklin reportedly has ties to Michael Flynn, who served as the national security adviser during Donald Trump's presidency (Getty Images)

Trump ally Steve Bannon had made a similar remark in June, warning the presumptive GOP nominee's inauguration day in January 2025 would be "accountability day" where his opponents would face prosecution.

Internet divided over Jamie Raskin's warning about Ivan Raiklin's retribution plan

Netizens had mixed opinions over Rep Jamie Raskin cautioning top leaders about Donald Trump loyalist Ivan Raiklin's apparent hit list. 

"This just seems like J6 Version 2.0," said a person, while another wrote, "Sure, who believes liar Raskin."

A person expressed, "This behavior is not normal. It's psychotic," while someone else commented, "Sounds like a campaign commercial for Trump though I doubt it’s true of Raskin is involved."

"@RepRaskin maybe we should be done screwing around with criticism of our candidate, and get fully behind the guy who beat Trump last time. I'm deadly serious," remarked an individual. 

"Can’t tell me if this is deliberate fear mongering or straight up delusional," said another person. 



 



 



 



 



 



 

"Dems: OK Cheap Fakes didn't work, press isn't pushing our hysteria over Project 2025, let's try Secretary of Retribution," commented a Facebook user, while one hoped, "He may well end up with the fate he wishes to inflict upon others." 

An apparent Trump supporter noted, "The Democratic Party is crumbling. Joe Biden's campaign is destroying itself. The media is confused and lost, because they can no longer gaslight. And they're all still fearing Trump. This is the best entertainment in the world..."

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