The Daily Show: Ears Edition Trump Demotes Greg Bovino as GOP Turns Against Minnesota Crackdown | Michael Urie
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Jan 28, 2026 Michael Urie, Emmy-nominated actor from Shrinking and Ugly Betty, chats about his busy year and the new season of Shrinking. He recalls Vanessa Williams encouraging bold choices, his character Brian’s journey into fatherhood, working with a baby scene partner, and a memorable moment with Harrison Ford. Short, funny, and full of behind-the-scenes stories.
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Public Faces Magnify Policy Backlash
- Greg Bovino became the public face of a controversial Minnesota immigration crackdown and sparked widespread backlash.
- The episode shows how visible enforcement leaders can quickly become political lightning rods for administrative policy failures.
Cutting Screen Time As A Reprimand
- The Department of Homeland Security limited Bovino's social media access and screen time as part of his reassignment.
- Cutting digital access signaled an internal rebuke and a practical way to reduce a controversial official's public influence.
TV Suggestion Turned Into Official Move
- Desi highlights Brian Kilmeade publicly suggesting Tom Homan as Bovino's replacement on TV.
- Trump then posted on Truth Social saying he was sending Tom Homan to Minnesota, showing media suggestions influencing action.