The Minneapolis shooting felt tragically inevitable

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VIEW IN BROWSER MS NOW DAILY Understand today's news Thursday, Jan. 08, 2026   THE LATEST Trumpism and tragedy in Minneapolis By Alan Elrod Trumpism and tragedy in Minneapolis By Alan Elrod In a MS NOW column last May, I wrote that ICE actions were becoming so reckless that a fatal encounter was all but inevitable. On Wednesday, my prediction tragically came true, as an ICE agent shot a woman at close range in Minneapolis during an immigration enforcement action, killing her.   President Trump posted on social media that the woman was a "professional agitator" who "ran over" the agent, while members of the Trump administration are already calling her a "domestic terrorist." We don't know what transpired before the multiple videos of the incident. But several camera angles strongly indicate that the use of force was unnecessary.   Sadly, this moment seemed destined to come. It is unfortunately the logical result of Trumpism and MAGA extremism, both in theory and practice.   This is a preview of Alan Elrod's latest column. Read the full column here. TOP STORIES SEN. JOHN HICKENLOOPER & SEN. MICHAEL BENNET We fought hard for this Colorado water project. Congress needs to override Trump's veto. In a Washington defined by division, Republicans and Democrats alike agreed that passing this bill was the right thing to do. Everyone except the president. Read more. ZEESHAN ALEEM Trump's Venezuela strike wasn't only about oil The president's motives were messier — and in some respects more alarming — than just a play for its resources. Read more. WILL MCDUFFIE & ERUM SALAM RFK Jr.'s inverted food pyramid confuses health experts The Trump administration's new dietary guidelines released Wednesday call for increased protein intake, including full-fat dairy. Read more. JACK FITZPATRICK 'Weapons-grade stupid': Trump's Greenland threats leave GOP taking him seriously but not literally Most Republicans aren't ready to call out the president for threatening to seize Greenland by force. But they are intrigued by the idea of buying the country. Read more. TOP VIDEOS THE BRIEFING WITH JEN PSAKI Minneapolis mayor rejects Trump narrative on deadly ICE shooting WATCH NOW ALL IN 'Point blank in the face': Eyewitness details deadly ICE shooting WATCH NOW ANA CABRERA REPORTS Secretary of State Rubio announces three-step plan for Venezuela WATCH NOW ANA CABRERA REPORTS White House doesn't rule out Greenland military action WATCH NOW MORE FROM MS NOW Subscribe to MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts for ad-free listening to all of MS NOW original podcasts, including "The Best People with Nicolle Wallace" and all of Rachel Maddow's chart-topping series, including her most recent podcast, "Burn Order." Plus, enjoy new episodes of your favorite shows like Morning Joe and The Briefing with Jen Psaki, all ad-free. And, get bonus content and early access to select shows. Right now, we're offering a 3-month free trial for subscribers who sign up through the end of January. Sign up now. In a new episode of "Why Is This Happening?," Chris Hayes is joined by journalist Timothy Lee to discuss autonomous vehicles, emerging technology, and safety. Listen wherever you get your podcasts. 229 West 43rd St. New York, NY 10036 PRIVACY | CONTACT | UNSUBSCRIBE