Steve Deace Show There Can Be NO SURRENDER in Minneapolis | Guest: Bob Vander Plaats | 1/26/26
Jan 26, 2026
Bob Vander Plaats, Iowa conservative leader and president of The Family Leader, talks politics and trend lines. They discuss the Minneapolis immigration enforcement clash and what it means for national enforcement. Conversation covers Tom Homan’s mission in Minnesota, whether local officials will face arrests, and how decisive action could shift presidential approval.
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Minneapolis As A “City‑State” Flashpoint
- Minneapolis is portrayed as a uniquely permissive "city-state" enabling anti-ICE agitation and chaos.
- Steve Deace argues coordinated media, activists, and local officials weaponize incidents to exploit sympathy and destabilize enforcement.
Local Context Around The Border Patrol Scene
- Aaron McIntyre recounts the specific Minneapolis address where the Border Patrol incident occurred and nearby service organizations.
- He links nearby daycare and community services to suggest an ecosystem that facilitated the situation.
Use Social Media To Bolster Enforcement
- Public supporters should post on social media thanking and backing ICE to shore up political cover.
- Deace urges citizens to push back on relatives and maintain home‑front morale to let politicians follow through.
