2WAY Tonight with Mark Halperin

What Does It Show? Shocking New Video of Confrontation Between ICE Officer, Woman Protester in Honda

Jan 10, 2026
Mary Margaret Olohan, a conservative journalist at The Daily Wire, and David Carlucci, a former New York State senator, delve into the contentious video of an ICE confrontation. They discuss the polarized public reactions and the importance of thorough investigations before jumping to conclusions. Olohan shares how the footage shifted her perspective on the encounter, while Carlucci emphasizes the need for proper training for law enforcement. The conversation underscores the complexities surrounding ICE operations and the challenges of local-federal coordination.
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ANECDOTE

Briefcase Incident Illuminates Threat Perception

  • Mark Halperin recounts throwing his heavy briefcase at a Trump rally security checkpoint and provoking a strong agent reaction.
  • He uses this memory to explain how sudden loud or threatening acts can make officers react defensively.
INSIGHT

Officer Perspective Changes Interpretation

  • Halperin argues the officer's viewpoint matters and that loud, sudden motion can justify fear of imminent harm.
  • He says the new officer video makes it understandable why someone might conclude the officer felt threatened.
INSIGHT

Avoid Instant Partisan Labels

  • Halperin emphasizes that many viewers quickly polarize into red/blue camps about the shooting.
  • He urges examining the video carefully rather than rushing to label the event murder or justified force.
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