The 11th Hour with Stephanie Ruhle 'Trump set that tone': Growing outrage over deadly MN immigration operation
Jan 29, 2026
Jason Johnson, Morgan State politics professor and commentator; Peter Goodman, NYT global economics correspondent; Daniel Koh, former White House deputy and MA candidate; John Avlon, political commentator. They discuss new Minneapolis footage and civil rights questions. They debate the FBI search of Fulton County records and whether it reshapes election narratives. They also unpack Trump's rhetoric on immigration and threats toward Iran.
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No Civil Rights Inquiry Announced
- The Justice Department said it will not open a civil rights inquiry into Preddy's killing despite the Civil Rights Division's mandate.
- Panelists highlight that the division normally investigates excessive force by officers.
Rhetoric Predicts Policy Outcomes
- Panelists link Trump's long-standing immigration rhetoric to current aggressive policies and protests.
- They warn these actions were predictable given campaign promises like 'mass deportations now.'
Insurrection Act Mentioned As Threat
- The House Freedom Caucus floated invoking the Insurrection Act to counter protests and sanctuary cities.
- Guests called that a real threat to democracy, not mere rhetoric.