The Owen Jones Podcast ICE Agent MURDERS Woman In Minnesota - FASCISM Is Conquering America
Jan 8, 2026
The episode dives into the graphic details surrounding the fatal shooting of a woman by an ICE agent in Minnesota. There’s a scathing critique of President Trump's misleading statements regarding the incident. The discussion highlights the backlash from local leaders and activists calling for the removal of ICE amid rising authoritarianism. Additionally, the host explores the connections between U.S. foreign policy, particularly in Venezuela, and domestic oppression, emphasizing the troubling implications of institutional lies and media coverage.
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State Violence Normalised By Political Lies
- Owen Jones argues the killing of Renee Nicole Macklingood reveals state violence normalized by lies from leaders.
- He shows how Trump's public misrepresentation of the footage exemplifies authoritarian deceit and denial.
Eyewitness Account Of The Shooting
- An eyewitness, Emily Weller, describes the scene where an ICE agent leaned across the hood and shot the woman point-blank.
- She reports multiple shots and the driver then crashed while trying to flee after being shot.
Power Uses Lies To Justify State Violence
- Jones contrasts Trump's public claims with the video evidence to show deliberate deception by powerful actors.
- He argues this deception protects state violence and smears the victim to justify murder.
