The Michael Knowles Show Friendly Fire: ICE. Ice. (And The Oscars) Baby.
Jan 29, 2026
Jennie Taer, Daily Wire reporter who rode along with ICE in Minneapolis, gives on-the-ground accounts of protests, spotters, and operational disruptions. She describes agent morale, injuries, and leadership shifts. The conversation also jumps to the Oscars, critiquing modern films and Hollywood’s politics.
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Coordinated Obstruction Against ICE
- The ICE raids in Minneapolis exposed a coordinated effort to spot and obstruct federal operations.
- Jennie Taer reports agents face organized spotters, license-plate tracking, and physical interference that prevents arrests.
Legal Standard For Use Of Deadly Force
- Legal standard for police shootings hinges on whether a reasonable officer perceived an imminent threat.
- Ben Shapiro explains hearing 'gun' and an accidental discharge can make a split-second shooting legally justifiable.
Sanctuary Policies Shift ICE Targets
- Sanctuary policies change the profile of who ICE can arrest outside jails, lowering the share of serious criminals.
- Ben Shapiro notes the fraction of arrests with serious criminal histories fell as sanctuary jurisdictions blocked cooperation.
