2WAY Tonight with Mark Halperin Minneapolis in Crisis: Controversy Rages Over Tragic ICE Shooting of Woman Driver Amid Protests
Jan 8, 2026
In a heated discussion, Norm Coleman, a former U.S. senator, emphasizes the need for calm and thorough investigation following a tragic ICE shooting in Minneapolis. Vin Weber sheds light on local political dynamics and potential unrest, while Maureen O'Connell, a former FBI agent, provides crucial law enforcement insights, discussing the tactical rationale behind police actions. Charlie Dent urges caution and thorough investigation before jumping to conclusions, highlighting the political implications of such divisive events.
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Ambiguity Of The Video Evidence
- The shooting is ambiguous: videos support both murder and a justified use of force interpretations.
- Mark Halperin emphasizes this case shouldn't be reduced to a simple red-blue framing.
Timing Of Impact Matters
- Several angles of video appear to show the car striking the ICE officer before he fired.
- Timing of impact versus first shot is central to legal and moral judgments.
Lower The Rhetoric And Let Process Play
- Norm Coleman urges leaders to lower rhetoric and let official processes work.
- He warns against political leaders 'feeding the flame' and increasing the risk of further violence.