2WAY Tonight with Mark Halperin JD Vance Slams Media for "Biased" Coverage of Minneapolis ICE Shooting as Protesters Curse Officers
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Jan 9, 2026 Matt Whitlock, a Republican strategist and host of the 10-Minute Drill podcast, teams up with Julian Epstein, a former House Democratic staffer, to dissect the controversy surrounding the Minneapolis ICE shooting. They explore accusations of media bias, question the prospects for federal prosecution, and debate the legal complexities of state charges. Both guests emphasize the importance of due process and call for careful assessment before drawing conclusions, while also addressing the political rhetoric that escalates tensions around the incident.
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Media Bias And Premature Judgments
- Mark Halperin argues media coverage of the Minneapolis ICE shooting is biased and premature.
- He urges reporting facts and not assigning intent before investigations conclude.
Administration Claims Media Omitted Context
- The vice president accused corporate media of misrepresenting the incident and endangering law enforcement.
- He emphasized omitted context like the officer's prior injury and alleged interference with a law enforcement operation.
Due Process Over Rush To Verdict
- Julian Epstein cautioned against political actors adjudicating guilt before facts emerge.
- He called for due process and recognized plausible reasonable disagreements about the shooting.
