Norwegian MP admits sending violent threats in text messages

Norwegian MP Mímir Kristjánsson of the Red Party (Rødt) has admitted to sending violent and threatening text messages to a private individual, *Aftenposten* reports. The politician has since apologised, calling his actions “unacceptable”.

The recipient, a man from Bryne, had earlier published a critical Facebook post about Kristjánsson and the Red Party regarding a local political issue in Jæren. The post accused the MP of being “spineless” and of betraying people he had “used as a political stepping stone.” The text was shared in a comment section and sent directly to Kristjánsson via Messenger.

In response, Kristjánsson sent a series of aggressive messages, including: *”Come here and I’ll beat you up,”* followed by his home address. Roughly 30 minutes later, he wrote: *”How’s it going? Not so tough now?”* and later threatened to involve his *”HA friends”*—a reference to the Hells Angels motorcycle club.

The recipient told *Dagbladet* he did not respond, as the messages only escalated. The following morning, Kristjánsson deleted the texts and sent an apology, blaming alcohol.

Kristjánsson confirmed to *Aftenposten* that he sent the messages but denied any connection to Hells Angels. *”I have no idea why I did it. I don’t know anyone in HA,”* he said, adding that the criticism of him as “pathetic” had triggered his reaction.

The Red Party’s secretary-general, Reidar Strisland, condemned the behaviour, stating he had issued a formal reprimand. *”This is completely unacceptable for a member of parliament from Rødt,”* Strisland said. He confirmed Kristjánsson had already apologised to the recipient before the party intervened.

The recipient has filed a police report. Kristjánsson told *Aftenposten* he would cooperate with any investigation.