Valuetainment "Professional Agitators & Insurrections" - Trump THREATENS Minneapolis As ICE Protests RAGE
Jan 17, 2026
Ann Coulter, a conservative commentator and author, dives into Trump’s potential invocation of the Insurrection Act in Minnesota. She references historic precedents like the Little Rock crisis to argue for federal intervention. The discussion touches on the impact of media hysteria on public perception, the connection between the protests and a major fraud scandal, and the political implications of these events ahead of the midterms. The panel also critiques exaggerated political rhetoric and considers how protests create lasting figures in the narrative.
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Federal Authority Over State Defiance
- Ann Coulter argues the federal government can send troops when states disobey federal law, citing Little Rock and Alabama precedents.
- She says immigration enforcement is federal and presidents have constitutional authority to act against state defiance.
Use Federal Forces When Local Systems Fail
- Tom (host) recommends invoking federal forces when local police are overwhelmed or a state fails to enforce federal law.
- He frames intervention as urgent and obligatory to protect citizens and the union.
Protests Could Mask Larger Fraud Issues
- Patrick links recent ICE protests to a larger fraud scandal exposed in Minnesota and suggests protests may be organized responses.
- He highlights GAO estimates that roughly 10% of government spending may be lost to fraud annually.