Anti-ICE Agitators and Don Lemon Disrupt MN Church Service, with Michael Knowles and Matt Walsh
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Takeaways
- ❖Anti-ICE activists stormed a Minneapolis church during Sunday worship, terrifying parishioners and children, with local Democratic leaders initially silent.
- ❖Don Lemon was present, allegedly aided the agitators, and justified the 'traumatic' nature of the protest as quintessentially American.
- ❖Megyn Kelly and Michael Knowles characterize the church invasion as 'terrorism' and a clear violation of the federal FACE Act, which prohibits physical obstruction and intimidation at places of worship.
- ❖William Kelly, a 'paid agitator' with a history of disrupting church services and harassing ICE agents, was identified as a leader in the Minneapolis church protest, despite a recent arrest.
- ❖Matt Walsh argues that leftist ideology, fueled by historical revisionism in education (e.g., misrepresenting slavery and Native American history), aims to make Americans ashamed of their country and justifies radical actions.
- ❖The hosts call for strong legal enforcement, including arrests and prosecution under federal law, to deter such 'terrorist' acts and re-establish law and order.
Insights
1Church Disruption as 'Terrorism' and Violation of Federal Law
Megyn Kelly and Michael Knowles assert that the anti-ICE activists' actions of storming a church, screaming at parishioners, and terrifying children constitute 'terrorism.' Knowles defines terrorism as targeting civilians with violence to achieve political ends. They specifically cite the federal FACE Act, which prohibits physical obstruction, threats of force, and intimidation at places of worship, arguing that the activists' behavior clearly falls under this statute.
Michael Knowles: 'Terrorism has a specific definition. It's when you target civilians with violence to achieve political ends. That is exactly what happened here.' () Megyn Kelly references the FACE Act: 'This act prohibits the use of threat of force and physical obstruction that either injures, intimidates, or interferes... with any person... exercising their first amendment right of religious freedom at a place of religious worship.' ()
2Don Lemon's Alleged Complicity and Justification of 'Trauma' in Protest
The hosts accuse Don Lemon of being complicit in the church disruption, citing his live stream where he mentioned a 'secret operation' to a 'church' before arrival. They highlight his on-camera commentary during the protest, where he justified the activists' actions by stating that 'protests are not comfortable' and are 'about traumatizing people,' including children. Kelly argues Lemon is 'too stupid to understand the law' regarding First Amendment limitations.
Don Lemon: 'It's uncomfortable and traumatic for the people here, but that's what protesting is about.' () Megyn Kelly: 'He mentioned the word church accidentally before they arrived. He was obviously trying to hide where they were going... but he knew full well what they were about to do.' ()
3Revolving Door Justice for Activists Fuels Repeat Offenses
Megyn Kelly points out that William Kelly, identified as a leader of the church disruption, was arrested on Friday for impeding ICE but was released in time for the Sunday protest. This 'revolving door' in the criminal justice system in places like Minneapolis, she argues, emboldens agitators who face no real consequences for their actions.
Megyn Kelly: 'He was arrested on Friday for reportedly impeding ICE, but was out thanks to the revolving door that is the criminal justice system in places like Minneapolis in time for Sunday's quote protest.' ()
4Historical Misrepresentation in Education Fuels Anti-American Sentiment
Matt Walsh introduces his series 'Real History,' arguing that American schools, media, and Hollywood deliberately present a false, guilt-inducing version of history to make Americans hate themselves. He highlights specific omissions and distortions regarding slavery (e.g., only 3% of transatlantic slaves came to the US, Africans sold slaves to Europeans, millions of white Europeans were enslaved by North African pirates) and Native American history (e.g., portraying a one-sided war of persecution, ignoring indigenous warfare and conquest).
Matt Walsh: 'Of the 12.5 million slaves shipped across the Atlantic, only 3% came to the US. Why do they always avoid the inconvenient fact that Africans sold the slaves to Europeans?' () 'America was built on stolen land... that we waged this one-sided war of persecution... against the Indians that lasted for 300 years... that is not true at all.' ()
5ICE Operations Primarily Target Criminals, Not Random Individuals
Megyn Kelly refutes the claim that ICE agents are randomly stopping American citizens without cause. She states that ICE has a list of specific individuals they are looking for, and over 70% of those arrested have committed additional crimes, often violent ones. She criticizes local authorities in Minneapolis for not cooperating with ICE, forcing agents to track down individuals in their homes.
Megyn Kelly: 'Christine has put the number over 70% who have been arrested by ICE have an additional crime. That's the reason ICE was looking for them and we've documented before that in the vast majority of those cases it's a violent crime.' ()
Bottom Line
The left's targeting of churches and religious freedom is not accidental but a historical pattern seen in revolutions (French, Bolshevik) and is aimed at undermining a core societal institution and belief system.
This suggests that the current wave of anti-Christian sentiment and activism is part of a larger, deliberate strategy to dismantle traditional values and power structures, rather than isolated incidents of protest.
Conservatives and religious organizations can proactively educate their communities on the historical context of such attacks and the legal protections available (like the FACE Act), fostering resilience and preparedness against future disruptions.
The 'revolving door' justice system, particularly in progressive cities, inadvertently incentivizes repeat offenses by activists, as the lack of severe consequences removes disincentives for illegal behavior.
This creates a cycle where agitators are quickly back on the streets, escalating tactics and further eroding public trust in law enforcement and the justice system.
Advocates for law and order can push for stricter enforcement of existing laws and reforms in bail and sentencing policies for individuals engaged in disruptive and violent protests, emphasizing the 'law as a teacher' principle to restore order.
Key Concepts
The Law as a Teacher
Michael Knowles explains that the law serves not only as a punitive measure but also as a pedagogical tool. Enforcing laws against disruptive and violent protests teaches individuals and society what is permissible and what is not, thereby discouraging future illegal behavior and re-establishing societal norms.
Historical Revisionism as a Tool for Destructive Ideology
Matt Walsh posits that leftist ideologies are inherently destructive and use historical revisionism—presenting a distorted, guilt-inducing version of history (e.g., on slavery or Native American conflicts)—to foster self-hatred among Americans. This manufactured shame then serves to justify radical, anti-establishment actions and to delegitimize the country's foundations.
Lessons
- Demand local and federal law enforcement agencies to strictly enforce laws like the FACE Act against individuals who disrupt religious services or physically obstruct citizens, ensuring accountability for illegal protest activities.
- Educate yourself and your children on accurate, comprehensive historical narratives, particularly regarding sensitive topics like slavery and indigenous history, to counteract ideological indoctrination in schools and media.
- Support political leaders and legal initiatives that prioritize law and order, and actively condemn political inaction or justification of 'traumatic' or illegal protest tactics by public figures and media personalities.
Notable Moments
Don Lemon's live stream before the church invasion, where he alluded to a 'secret operation' to a 'church' and later justified the 'traumatic' nature of the protest.
This moment is presented as evidence of Lemon's alleged complicity and his controversial stance on the acceptable impact of protests, even on children.
Video clips showing William Kelly and other activists screaming at and harassing churchgoers, including children, inside the Minneapolis church.
These clips serve as direct evidence of the disruptive and intimidating nature of the protest, reinforcing the hosts' arguments about its illegality and 'terrorist' character.
An audio recording of an Iowa teacher providing a factually inaccurate and emotionally charged account of the Renee Good shooting to students, framing it as a police attack on an innocent person.
This highlights the hosts' concern about ideological indoctrination in schools and how biased narratives are presented to children, potentially shaping their views on law enforcement and social justice issues.
Quotes
"Terrorism has a specific definition. It's when you target civilians with violence to achieve political ends. That is exactly what happened here."
"It's uncomfortable and traumatic for the people here, but that's what protesting is about. And so it's it's about traumatizing people."
"Of the 12.5 million slaves shipped across the Atlantic, only 3% came to the US. Why do they always avoid the inconvenient fact that Africans sold the slaves to Europeans?"
"The law is a teacher. And so we need to round all these people up... We need to tell them no."
"The leftism is an ideology of destruction. It's inherently destructive. We talk about we call them progressive... it progresses in the way that cancer is progressive."
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