Who is Jayden Scott? Pro-ICE Michigan CEO accused of harassing journalist in Minneapolis

Pro-ICE activist Jayden Scott allegedly harassed journalist Andrew Mercado by posting a threatening video outside his Minneapolis residence.

Published on: Jan 30, 2026, 03:20:41 IST

By Shamik Banerjee

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Jayden Scott, a pro-ICE activist, was accused of harassment by freelance journalist Andrew Mercado. Mercado, who is now in Minneapolis covering the protests against the immigration raids, shared a post on social media alleging that Scott harassed him at the residence in Minnesota where Mercado is staying.

Jayden Scott, a pro-ICE protestor, allegedly harassed Andrew Mercado.

Mercado said that Jayden Scott and "his accomplices" made a video at the place where Mercado is living - just outside the door to his apartment, where Scott was seen seemingly making threats.

Mercado wrote that he has involved the building authorities and the local police over the incident. He also revealed that he is planning to switch places.

"Jayden Scott and unknown accomplices have found where I live and posted a video online outside of my door," Mercado wrote. "I have my apartment management and local police involved. I will obviously have to move, so the more people that are aware of this situation, the better.

“This guy is already in legal trouble, and this stunt could prevent them from inflicting further pain on the city of Minneapolis. Share it far and wide.”

Who is Jayden Scott?

Jayden Scott is a pro-ICE activist who is participating in the ongoing pro-ICE protests in Minnesota. He is also a Michigan-based entrepreneur and founder of Harmony Investment Group, per the biography on his website. His LinkedIn profile states that he is from Bay City, Michigan. Among he companies where he has served as a board member are Wellspring Commerce (Utah) and Buying Beast.

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Jayden Scott recently went viral on social media after a video of him yelling provocative slurs towards anti-ICE protestors in Minnesota. The video went viral in the aftermath of the protests following the death of Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis on January 7.

Scott's LinkedIn bio states: “Jayden Scott is a seasoned entrepreneur and fund manager specializing in e-commerce acquisitions and business strategy. With a track record of building, scaling, and exiting numerous brands, Jayden has transformed distressed assets into profitable ventures across industries.."

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Shamik Banerjee
Shamik is a journalist covering the United States for Hindustan Times. He has more than four years of experience reporting on US politics, sports, and major breaking stories across fast-moving cycles. He previously worked at Times Now and Sportskeeda, building strong newsroom instincts and digital storytelling skills. At HT.com, he focuses on day-to-day coverage of US political developments while also handling high-impact stories that demand speed, accuracy, clarity, and context under pressure. Shamik has extensive experience covering NFL game days over the past two years, coordinating live updates, analysis, and explainers. He is particularly drawn to large news moments such as US elections and the Super Bowl, where he thrives at the news desk working alongside the team. He holds degrees in Media Studies from Jamia Millia Islamia and English Literature from Jadavpur University. Before entering journalism, he briefly worked in digital marketing and political consultancy roles. Currently a Senior Content Producer at HT Digital, he is driven by curiosity, discipline, and a constant desire to explore new and obscure topics. Outside work, he enjoys reading, films, sports, and learning continuously.Read More

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