The Young Turks Trump's Green Thumb - January 20, 2026
Jan 21, 2026
A police chief reveals troubling harassment by ICE, highlighting the impact on communities and officers. Trump’s tariffs are explored as he presses for Greenland's annexation, linking it to past snubs for awards. Insightful discussions on the changing public perception of ICE targeting noncriminal immigrants emerge. Tim Dillon provocatively argues for focusing on domestic issues over foreign entanglements, especially regarding Iran, while revealing the complexities of current protests. The conversation dives deep into geopolitics versus local priorities.
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Militarized ICE Is Terrorizing Communities
- Ana Kasparian argues ICE's street tactics amount to militarized federal policing that terrorizes communities and even targets off-duty officers.
- She connects reduced ICE training and partisan staffing to increased abuse and racial profiling on American streets.
Officer Boxed In And Asked For Papers
- Brooklyn Park Police Chief Mark Burley described an off-duty officer boxed in and asked for papers while recording was blocked and guns were drawn.
- The ICE agents left only after the officer identified herself as Brooklyn Park police.
Federal Enforcement As Political Retaliation
- Kasparian notes DOJ subpoenas to Minnesota officials and argues federal pressure is being used to punish sanctuary jurisdictions.
- She frames raids as political retaliation rather than purely law-enforcement necessity.
