Something’s gone haywire in our cities. The very people elected to uphold the law are now leading the charge against the officers who protect us from anarchy. This isn’t just a policy disagreement; it’s a deliberate campaign to tear down the rule of law. They are giving radicals a green light to obstruct and attack law enforcement, promising them political air cover from city hall.

And if you want a case study in this managed chaos, look no further than Minneapolis. A recent, explosive incident involving federal agents ripped the mask off, exposing a deep-seated hatred for law enforcement. More importantly, it revealed the desperate panic of the politicians who fan those flames.

From ‘The Post Millennial’:

A woman was fatally shot by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent on Wednesday after she attempted to run over an agent in Minneapolis. Rep Ilhan Omar, who represents Minneapolis in Congress, claimed that this did not happen, despite posting video evidence of the incident showing the attempt.

Omar wrote in response to a statement from the Department of Homeland Security on the matter, “You’re lying. There was no attempt to run the officer over and no ICE agents appear to be hurt. Get out of our city.” Video she included in the post showed the moment the woman, who was driving a red SUV, reversed her car despite orders to get out, and putting it in drive as an ICE agent was positioned in front of it. As she drove forward, an agent fired.

You’re lying. There was no attempt to run the officer over and no ICE agents appear to be hurt.

Get out of our city. https://t.co/Pehycaaeei https://t.co/fMnubawQiD

— Ilhan Omar (@IlhanMN) January 7, 2026

Let’s get this straight. Ilhan Omar accused federal officers of lying while handing everyone the video that proved she was the one being dishonest. It’s a bold strategy, you have to give her that. She is asking you, and every other American, not to believe your own lying eyes. It’s downright Orwellian.

What Is Omar Hiding?

So, why the blatant lie? Why risk your entire reputation on a fabrication so easily exposed? The answer probably has everything to do with why ICE was in her city to begin with. Omar is tangled up in a growing Somali migrant scandal, and this tirade against ICE looks like a classic diversion. If you can successfully paint federal agents as trigger-happy murderers, you can discredit any investigation that gets too close to home.

This isn’t about justice for the woman who used her car as a weapon. This is about raw political survival. Omar is trying to rile up her base, demonize a federal agency, and create enough chaos to shield herself from accountability. Her order for ICE to “Get out of our city” is an attempt to declare her district a sanctuary, not for migrants, but for her own political career.

An Anti-Police Agenda in City Hall

And if you think this anti-cop rot stops with Omar, you haven’t been paying attention to Minneapolis City Hall. Before an investigation could even start, Mayor Jacob Frey sprinted to a press conference to denounce the agent. Calling the self-defense claim “bullsh*t,” Frey pronounced his verdict: “this was an agent recklessly using power that resulted in somebody dying.”

Compare that unhinged outburst to the calm, professional statement from Homeland Security. The department called the driver a “violent rioter” who “weaponized her vehicle” and confirmed the agent fired “defensive shots.” While DHS was dealing in facts, Mayor Frey was selling a fantasy. He chose to stand with an agitator over a federal officer who was seconds away from being crushed.

What we’re witnessing in Minneapolis is the Left’s playbook in action. It’s a two-pronged assault on America, fueled by the radical ideology of politicians like Frey and the corrupt self-interest of politicians like Omar. They will gladly burn down our cities and endanger our officers to push their agenda and save their own skins. Patriots must recognize this dangerous game for what it is and stand with the heroes who hold the line.

Key Takeaways

• Rep. Ilhan Omar deliberately lied about an attack on federal agents.
• Her attack on ICE is a smokescreen for a deeper migrant scandal.
• Minneapolis leaders reflexively side with radicals over law enforcement.
• Video evidence proves the Left’s anti-police narrative is false.

Sources: The Post Millennial