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Top Stories:
- Minnesota Democrats Are Testing How Woke Is Too Woke
- The View: Whoopi Claims All ICE Agents Are 'Violent Criminals'
- Crickets from MS NOW Hosts As Squad's Ayanna Pressley 3 Times Accuses ICE Of 'Murder'
- Jake Tapper Tries to Trip Sen. Mullin on Minneapolis ICE Shooting, Gets SCHOOLED
- Media Mangle Facts with 'De-Escalating' SUV Mom
- NPR Critic: 2026 Media Scene Looks 'Ominous' If Trump Isn't Thrashed
- Townhall Opinion: Minnesota Democrats Are Testing How Woke Is Too Woke (by Tim Graham, Executive Editor, NewsBusters)
Wokeness Enables Fraud and Shields It from Scrutiny: Minnesota Democrats' extreme "anti-racism" ideology—viewing issues through a lens of oppressive "white privilege"—has enabled billions in federal fraud by Somali American communities, then quickly brands any exposure or calls for deportation as "white supremacy," prioritizing identity politics over enforcing laws and protecting taxpayer funds.
Enabling Fraud and Dismissing Accountability as Racism: Under the banner of "anti-racism," leaders like Gov. Tim Walz have allied with Somali American communities involved in billions of dollars in federal fraud, quickly labeling any criticism or calls for deportation as "white supremacy," which undermines law enforcement and prioritizes identity politics over fiscal integrity.
Electoral Risks of Pushing 'Woke' Extremes: By aligning with radical anti-ICE resisters and pandering through gestures like Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan's hijab-wearing solidarity video, Democrats like Walz and Mayor Jacob Frey are testing the limits of voter tolerance, contributing to narrow wins (e.g., Kamala Harris in 2024) and vulnerabilities in upcoming races that could flip seats to conservatives.
2. The View: Whoopi Claims All ICE Agents Are 'Violent Criminals'
The inciting rhetoric against Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents continued unabated during Monday’s episode of The View. Amid their gaslighting about the ICE-involved shooting in Minnesota last week, ABC News moderator Whoopi Goldberg proclaimed her confusion as to how anyone could see the situation differently from her and that all ICE agents were “violent criminals.” She would go on to claim that’s not what she said, but was rather “speaking nuance.”
3. Crickets from MS NOW Hosts As Squad's Ayanna Pressley 3 Times Accuses ICE Of 'Murder'
On Sunday morning's edition of The Weekend, MS NOW's double standard on the shooting of Renee Good was on dazzling display. The hosts and guest Ayanna Pressley, a Democrat congresswoman from Massachusetts and a Squad member, were highly critical of the Trump administration for characterizing Good. They singled out Tom Homan for saying that Good had committed a "crime." But when Pressley -- three times -- accused ICE of Good's "murder," tossing in a "brazen killing" for bad measure -- the silence from The Weekend hosts was deafening.
4. Jake Tapper Tries to Trip Sen. Mullin on Minneapolis ICE Shooting, Gets SCHOOLED
A great deal of media coverage of the events in Minneapolis is marred by a bad-faith framing of the events that ultimately seek to blame the ICE agent and ICE policy for the unfortunate death of Renee Nicole Good. Case in point, Jake Tapper’s interview of Senator Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) on an extended State of the Union.
5. Media Mangle Facts with 'De-Escalating' SUV Mom
The Transformation of Defiance into "De-escalation" There is a profound disconnect between the physical evidence of the encounter and the media’s portrayal of it. While footage shows a driver putting a vehicle in gear and striking an officer, certain media analysts are rebranding this resistance as "classic de-escalation behavior." By framing a dangerous confrontation as a peaceful retreat, the narrative shifts the blame from the individual who refused a lawful order to the law enforcement officer performing their duty.
Selective Reporting and the Erosion of Fact-Based Inquiry Major news anchors are increasingly substituting comprehensive video evidence with "cherry-picked" still images and unchallenged partisan statements. When public figures claim a driver was "sitting peacefully" while simultaneously discussing a "moving car," hosts often fail to press for clarity. This selective use of facts suggests that the media is more interested in maintaining a specific narrative about "authoritarianism" than in providing a full, objective account of the physical evidence.
The Use of Satire to Validate Political Extremism Mainstream journalism is increasingly treating late-night comedy as a reliable barometer for "the feeling in society." By citing partisan comedians who use inflammatory rhetoric—such as describing law enforcement actions as an "obey or die" ultimatum—news outlets are validating a radical worldview. This transition from objective reporting to the promotion of satirical commentary allows the media to avoid the complicated legal facts of a case in favor of a more emotionally charged, "anti-dictatorship" storyline.
More MRC Content on Minnesota ICE shooting
6. NPR Critic: 2026 Media Scene Looks 'Ominous' If Trump Isn't Thrashed
Liberal media sees relentless anti-Trump attacks as the only standard for “fair” journalism Pundits warn of an “ominous” 2026 media future if Trump isn’t decisively defeated, treating aggressive opposition to him—and outrage over his rhetoric—as essential reporting, while viewing any move toward balance or corporate accountability as a dangerous agenda.
Ending federal funding for NPR and PBS is framed as a loss of “neutral” journalism—but it’s really about ending taxpayer support for one-sided bias Claims that public media ensures every American funds work that respects all viewpoints are misleading; these outlets have long shown deep hostility toward conservatives, and defunding simply stops forcing ideological opponents to subsidize their perspective.
Audience power can push back against biased media—but only by rejecting liberal narratives outright Calls for viewers to get more involved in 2026 to defend “freedom and ethical behavior” are really demands for stronger liberalism; true audience influence comes from turning away from outlets that peddle misinformation, corporate control, and unrelenting hostility toward Trump.
