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WINNING THROUGH INTIMIDATION! A Conversation with Daniel McCarthy of the The Spectator and New York Post - #913

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Jan 16, 2026
In this engaging conversation, political commentator Daniel McCarthy, editor of Modern Age and columnist for The Spectator and New York Post, delves into Minnesota's Somali scandal and its implications for Democrats. They discuss the ICE shooting incident, political division, and potential 2028 contenders like Gavin Newsom. McCarthy critiques the left's influence in Minnesota and emphasizes the need for tough Republican strategies against radicalism. They also touch on geopolitical tensions in Iran and Venezuela, and education's failure to address 20th-century communism.
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Context Matters In Use-Of-Force Judgments

  • Daniel McCarthy argues the ICE officer likely acted appropriately given a sudden vehicle threat and life-or-death context.
  • He cautions judgments should wait for the full timeline and evidence to emerge.
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Intimidation Can Skew Jury Outcomes

  • McCarthy worries juries are influenced by racial and political pressures, risking unfair trials for officers.
  • He links this to intimidation by left-wing rioters shaping legal outcomes and public opinion.
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Coverups, Not Blindness, Likely Enabled Fraud

  • McCarthy says whistleblowers signaled fraud in Minnesota but the administration buried complaints.
  • He expects FBI involvement to trace money flows and who covered up wrongdoing.
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