Anti-ICE Agitators Disrupt Minneapolis Church Service; Don Lemon Defends Actions
Megyn KellyJanuary 19, 20261h 40min123,838 views
24 connectionsΒ·40 entities in this videoβDisruption of Church Service
- βͺ Anti-ICE activists stormed a church in St. Paul, Minnesota, during Sunday worship, disrupting services and harassing parishioners, including children.
- ποΈ City and state Democratic leaders have remained silent on the incident, which the speaker interprets as tacit approval.
- π£οΈ The protesters targeted the church due to an alleged involvement of one of its pastors in ICE operations, though this was unconfirmed.
Don Lemon's Role and Commentary
- πΊ Don Lemon is criticized for his involvement, which included lecturing parishioners to "sit there and take it" and calling the disruption "American as apple pie."
- βοΈ Lemon's actions are questioned for potentially violating laws like the FACE Act, which protects access to places of worship.
- π€ Lemon is accused of being complicit in organizing the event, referring to it as "Operation Pullup" and an "operation that is in secret."
Protester Tactics and Ideology
- β Protesters chanted "hands up, don't shoot," a slogan based on a debunked claim about the Michael Brown shooting.
- π© The disruption is characterized as "terrorism" rather than a protest, aimed at intimidating Christians and disrupting their worship.
- π£οΈ Activists like William Kelly are identified as paid agitators who travel to harass ICE agents and disrupt services, with Kelly having a history of similar actions.
Legal and Constitutional Arguments
- βοΈ The FACE Act is discussed as a law prohibiting the use of force or obstruction to injure, intimidate, or interfere with individuals exercising their religious freedom at a place of worship.
- π The speaker argues that Don Lemon and others are ignorant of the law, which includes time, place, and manner restrictions on speech, making their actions illegal trespass.
- π¨ Calls are made for the arrest and prosecution of all involved, including Don Lemon, to deter future lawlessness.
Historical and Societal Context
- π The disruption is linked to a broader pattern of targeting churches throughout history, seen as a tactic of leftist movements.
- πΊ The mainstream media's coverage is predicted to downplay the incident, contrasting with how a similar event at a mosque or synagogue might be covered.
- π§ The speaker suggests that the radicalization of activists stems from ideological indoctrination in schools, which promotes self-hatred and a distorted view of American history.
Matt Walsh's "Real History" Series
- π Matt Walsh's new series, "Real History," aims to correct historical inaccuracies taught in schools, starting with the topic of slavery.
- πΊπΈ The series challenges the narrative that America is uniquely guilty for slavery, highlighting its global prevalence and shorter duration in the U.S.
- βοΈ Future episodes will address the history of Native Americans and the Indian Wars, challenging the "stolen land" narrative.
Ilhan Omar and ICE
- π£οΈ Ilhan Omar is criticized for her stance on ICE operations, with the speaker arguing she is protecting immigrants who commit crimes.
- π« Omar's comments about carrying "papers" and her perceived dislike for America are also highlighted.
- π° Her husband's significant income increase is noted as being under investigation.
Ellen DeGeneres's Stance
- π Ellen DeGeneres is mentioned for her statement of support for peaceful protesters, which the speaker finds ironic given her past behavior as a bully.
- π¬π§ Her move to the UK and her perceived ignorance of the events are also noted.
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