Morning Joe ‘What ghouls are justifying this?’: Joe outraged by claims shooting victim was a domestic terrorist
Jan 12, 2026
David Ignatius, a columnist and associate editor at The Washington Post, dives into the ongoing protests in Iran, offering historical perspectives and examining potential U.S. responses. He highlights the scale of the unrest and the complexities surrounding military and cyber options. The discussion also touches on the political risks involved for the U.S. administration. Ignatius provides thoughtful analysis on how these global events might influence American foreign policy.
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Federal Messaging Deepens Backlash
- Kristi Noem's public defense of ICE and labeling of the Minneapolis shooting victim as a "domestic terrorist" deepened political and public backlash against the administration's immigration tactics.
- Joe Scarborough argues federal intervention and rushed messaging undermined credible, independent investigations and worsened public trust.
Video Shows Close-Range Shooting Sequence
- Joe Scarborough played and described the body-camera shots showing an ICE agent shooting at close range into Renee Good's car, framing the sequence of shots as point-blank and fatal.
- He contrasted her conciliatory final words with claims by officials that labeled her a domestic terrorist.
Delay Judgment Until Investigations Finish
- Pause and avoid premature judgments after law-enforcement shootings to maintain credibility and enable fair investigations.
- Joe Scarborough recommends conducting an honest, independent probe before declaring conclusions publicly.
