Nick Sortor
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Nick Sortor is a right-wing influencer and self-styled "independent journalist" with over 1 million followers on X (formerly Twitter). He is known for covering protests and immigration enforcement actions, often in a partisan manner that critics say escalates tensions. Sortor has close ties to the Trump administration, having attended a White House roundtable on “antifa” and receiving public support from former President Donald Trump after his arrest in Portland.
Legal issues and controversies surround Sortor, including a misdemeanor conviction for criminal mischief, prior DUIs, and reportedly absconding from probation in Kentucky. In October 2025, he was arrested during an ICE protest in Portland but was not charged, as prosecutors found his actions were defensive. The Multnomah County District Attorney’s Office declined to press charges.
Incidents in Minneapolis in January 2026 drew national attention. Sortor claimed he was attacked by anti-ICE protesters, alleging they surrounded his vehicle, smashed windows, and tried to kill him. He stated he drove away to save himself, though opposing footage suggests he accelerated toward protesters. Critics, including journalist Andrew Mercado, allege Sortor instigated confrontations, including knocking down a woman’s plastic shield before clashes erupted.
Camera theft and FBI involvement: Sortor claimed a protester stole his $1,000 camera and dragged him down the street as he tried to retrieve it. The FBI publicly responded, saying it was investigating, which critics viewed as disproportionate federal intervention favoring a right-wing figure. Meanwhile, local police reportedly told Sortor he was “the problem” and urged him to stop coming to Minneapolis.
Content and criticism: Sortor frequently posts videos celebrating ICE enforcement, including agents pepper-spraying protesters, with captions like “KEEP PUSHING, ICE! PATRIOTS HAVE YOUR BACKS.” Critics, including the Southern Poverty Law Center, accuse him of spreading misinformation and dehumanizing immigrants and activists to fuel political narratives.
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Sunday, February 15, 2026 10:52AM