Morning Joe Woman shot and killed by ICE agent in Minneapolis
Jan 8, 2026
George Conway, an attorney and political commentator running for Congress, joins to discuss his motivations for entering the race. He critiques current administration policies, particularly focusing on healthcare affordability and ensuring protections for ACA subsidies. The conversation dives into the recent ICE shooting in Minneapolis, examining witness accounts and dissecting the administration’s responses. Conway emphasizes the need for accountability in law enforcement training and the complexities of urban enforcement tactics.
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Official Claims Clashed With Video Evidence
- Video footage contradicted early official statements from the Trump administration and Homeland Security leadership about the Minneapolis shooting.
- Hosts stressed the importance of releasing full evidence before labeling the incident an act of domestic terrorism.
Video Shows Shots Fired At Close Range
- Multiple witnesses and slow-motion video showed an ICE agent firing into a slowly moving SUV and then at point-blank range as it turned away.
- Hosts questioned whether officers were genuinely endangered given the footage and eyewitness accounts.
Administration Narrative Questioned
- Administration claimed the vehicle was weaponized and the driver tried to ram agents, but video and eyewitnesses didn't support that narrative.
- Hosts noted rapid official statements likely relied on partial accounts rather than full evidence.