The Young Turks Bannon Vs. Graham - January 16, 2026
Jan 17, 2026
New reports raise alarms about ICE's handling of detainee deaths, with a Texas case classified as homicide. The hosts critique a judge's scathing ruling against former Trump officials for violating constitutional rights. They poke fun at Megyn Kelly's bizarre comments on ICE protesters and analyze the troubling rise of fatalities in detention. The discussion shifts to tensions surrounding a potential U.S. strike on Iran, bringing in Simon Bannon's mocking of Lindsey Graham's hawkish views. Plus, a ridiculous moment as Maria Corina Machado gifts her Nobel medal to Trump.
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Video Undermines ICE's Initial Narrative
- John Iadarola and Jordan Uhl show available video and medical details contradict ICE's 'run over' and internal bleeding narrative about the Renee Good shooting.
- They argue the administration rushed to blame the victim and shield the agent instead of transparently investigating the killing.
Newsroom Doubts Over CBS' Reported Claim
- Internal CBS emails revealed newsroom staffers worried their report carried a vague 'internal bleeding' claim without clear medical detail.
- John says that suggests CBS risked airing government-friendly claims to preserve access.
Start A Parallel Civil Probe
- The Good family’s attorney urges parallel civil investigation because federal cooperation is unlikely and evidence must be preserved.
- Do pursue independent legal steps when official probes appear obstructed.