PHILADELPHIA, PA – A heated exchange between Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner and a young conservative activist erupted in a city park this week, with the progressive prosecutor labeling President Donald Trump a “fascist” and comparing his supporters to backers of Adolf Hitler. The encounter, captured on video, has since gone viral.
Clash in the park
During Larry Krasner’s unhinged exchange yesterday, he brags that his father served in the military while repeatedly calling his critic un-American. He does know he’s running against a former Army paratrooper, right? pic. /1PI0xilVZC
— Brian Hart (@BrianHartPR) September 27, 2025
The video shows Krasner sparring with 22-year-old Frank Scales, a Republican activist who runs a small outlet called Surge Philly. The discussion quickly turned tense when Scales pressed Krasner on his repeated claims that Trump is a fascist.
“You’re un-American, Frank. You’re un-American,” Krasner said, repeating the phrase as Scales asked why he was being labeled that way.
At one point, the exchange was interrupted by a fan of Scales’ who said she loves his work.
“Is she a fascist too?” he ased Krasner.
Scales responded: “I’m a resident of this city who cares about public safety. Why are you calling me un-American?”
Krasner fired back, “Because you support people who support hate. You don’t understand what it means to be a fascist, what people like Adolf Hitler do, how spreading hate, which is something that, frankly, the people you admire do, gets us closer to that.”
Personal barbs exchanged
During the back-and-forth, Krasner also dismissed Scales as “a 22-year-old who knows nothing” and branded Surge Philly a “fake, non-existent paper.”
The video did not make clear whether Scales had planned the confrontation or if it unfolded by chance in the park. What is clear is that the footage spread quickly across social media, sparking debate over Krasner’s choice of words and tone.
At one point, Krasner asked whether or not Scales was breastfed.
Political backdrop
Krasner, a progressive prosecutor often backed by national liberal groups, has faced criticism from conservatives who argue his policies contribute to crime. He has previously warned Trump not to interfere with Philadelphia’s crime response, calling the former president a threat to democracy.
Key Points
- Philadelphia DA Larry Krasner was recorded in a viral park confrontation calling Donald Trump a “fascist.”
- Krasner told young activist Frank Scales he was “un-American” and accused him of supporting hate.
- The clash adds to ongoing political battles surrounding Krasner’s tenure and outspoken criticism of Trump.
In Philadelphia, thxe park debate turned into a political firestorm.
