THE DAILY BLAST with Greg Sargent Trump Tirades about Shooting Get Darker as Polls Turn Brutal on ICE
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Jan 14, 2026 Melissa Gira Grant, a staff writer at The New Republic specializing in immigration enforcement, joins the discussion on Trump's controversial tirades following a Minneapolis shooting. She highlights how Trump's narrative about 'fake' protests undermines public trust amidst growing disapproval of ICE. Grant explains the resignations of Minnesota prosecutors pressured by the DOJ and explores the implications of white nationalist rhetoric in this context. As polling shows a significant public backlash against the ICE shooting, she emphasizes community organizing as a critical tool for accountability.
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DOJ Pressure Undermines Accountability
- The DOJ pressured Minnesota prosecutors to investigate the victim's widow, prompting six resignations and signaling politicized interference.
- Melissa Gira Grant argues this undermines accountability and suggests a deliberate cover-up by the Trump administration.
Fraud Claims Serve Political Ends
- The push to investigate Becca Good appears politically motivated, linked to retaliating against local officials and Somali communities.
- Melissa Gira Grant says the fraud narrative was amplified to justify punitive actions against immigrants and opponents.
Labeling Protests To Chill Dissent
- Trump framed anti-ICE protests as "fake" and warned his team is tracing their funding, shifting focus from the killing to protest organizers.
- Grant warns this rhetoric criminalizes First Amendment activity and aims to discourage public protest.