Deadline: White House "Refuse to be silent"
Feb 2, 2026
Jason Hauser, former ICE/DHS official with use-of-force experience, analyzes tactical failures and safety lapses. Ben Rhodes, ex-deputy national security advisor, warns of geopolitical risks around Venezuela. Michelle Norris, Minneapolis reporter, describes vigils and local organizing. Reverend Al Sharpton, civil rights activist, frames protests as disciplined moral response. Tim Miller, political analyst, examines public reaction and administration strategy.
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Protests Signal Broad Refusal To Be Silent
- Nationwide protests reflect broad public refusal to be silent about federal immigration enforcement.
- Nicolle Wallace frames these demonstrations as organic and indicative of growing distrust in the Trump administration.
Federal Shootings Deepen Distrust In Investigations
- Minneapolis and Portland shootings by federal agents have intensified scrutiny of ICE and DHS.
- Officials' claims of self-defense are contested and have eroded public trust in federal investigations.
Agent's Cell Phone Video Sparks Outrage
- A cell phone video from the agent who shot Renee Nicole Good was published and amplified online.
- The released footage became a focal point for public reaction and media scrutiny.