The DSR Network The Daily Blast: Trump Tirades about Shooting Get Darker as Polls Turn Brutal on ICE
Jan 14, 2026
Melissa Gira Grant, a staff writer at The New Republic focused on immigration and policy issues, joins to discuss Trump’s increasingly dark tirades surrounding a controversial Minneapolis shooting. They dive into how Trump's claims of 'fake' protests are crumbling as public support for ICE dwindles. The conversation sheds light on pressure within the DOJ prompting resignations and the FBI's noncooperation, raising concerns about accountability. Melissa argues that local community resistance remains key to combating this narrative and ensuring justice.
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DOJ Noncooperation Signals Possible Cover-Up
- The DOJ's refusal to cooperate with local Minnesota investigators signaled a likely cover-up rather than a joint inquiry.
- Melissa Gira Grant argues this move aimed to prevent accountability for ICE actions and suppress a rallying figure in Renee Good's widow.
Prosecutor Resignations Show Political Pressure
- DOJ pressure to investigate Becca Good pushed six career prosecutors to resign in protest.
- Grant frames the push as politically driven retaliation tied to targeting Somali communities and local officials.
Smearing Protests To Criminalize Dissent
- The administration is linking protest funding and organizers to criminality to delegitimize dissent.
- Grant warns right-wing creators and officials are steering DOJ narratives to equate First Amendment activity with terrorism.