The Sean Spicer Show

More Minnesota CHAOS, President Trump Threatens Insurrection Act | Ep 629

Jan 15, 2026
Join Steve Cortez, a documentary filmmaker and political commentator, Reagan Reese, a White House correspondent for The Daily Caller, and Ashley Brasfield, a savvy reporter, as they dive into the chaos in Minnesota following ICE confrontations. They discuss Trump's warning about the Insurrection Act amidst rising tensions, the media's framing of events, and the implications of Somali immigration fraud accusations. The panel also confronts heated topics like Title IX and gender definitions and remembers the late Scott Adams for his boldness in defending conservative values.
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ADVICE

Use Arrests To Deter Anti‑Law Enforcement Rhetoric

  • Arrest local officials who foment violence to change the narrative about lawbreaking.
  • Use prosecutions to demonstrate consequences and protect federal agents.
INSIGHT

Insurrection Act As A Strategic Warning

  • Threatening the Insurrection Act can be a negotiating tool to de‑escalate state and local officials.
  • Sean Spicer says invocation becomes likely if unrest mirrors 2020 riots in scale.
ANECDOTE

Local Video Sparked National Minnesota Backlash

  • Nick Shirley used crude phone video to expose alleged fraud in the Somali community.
  • Steve Cortez credits that footage with sparking the Minnesota controversy and national attention.
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