The Matt Walsh Show - Ep. 1714

Title: Democrats Want To Turn The ICE Shooting Into Another George Floyd Moment
Date: January 8, 2026
Host: Matt Walsh, The Daily Wire

Episode Overview

In this episode, Matt Walsh dissects the fallout from a controversial incident in which a left-wing activist was shot and killed by an ICE officer after allegedly attempting to run over the agent with her car. Walsh argues that Democrats and leftist activists are seizing upon the event, trying to igniting civil unrest akin to the George Floyd protests. He analyzes political responses, delves into ongoing culture war issues, and tackles topics such as a socialist housing official's contradictions, Trump's proposal to limit corporate real estate holdings, and a cryptic CIA admission about the interstellar object "3i Atlas." The tone is combative, sardonic, and unapologetically critical of left-wing actors.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. ICE Shooting Incident and Its Political Fallout

• Setting the Stage: Walsh draws a historical parallel between current tensions and the “normalcy bias”—the common belief that major disruptions like wars can’t happen anymore. He references Norman Angell’s The Great Illusion and its pre-WWI optimism to argue we’re not immune to internal conflict. (00:00–04:00)

  • Quote: "We're now trending very clearly towards a particularly brutal war that seemed unthinkable until recently." — Matt Walsh [04:10]

• The Incident: A “left-wing agitator,” described as a lesbian poet, was shot by ICE after attempting to block and allegedly ram federal agents. Walsh forcefully insists this was a clear-cut case of justified self-defense.

  • Quote: "She was intentionally obstructing ICE, according to eyewitnesses...she was very successful in blocking traffic. She was doing what she was set out to do." — Matt Walsh [12:15]

• Political Response and Escalation:

  • Democratic politicians, especially Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, are depicted as attempting to foment insurrection.
  • Walsh accuses Tim Walz of laying “the groundwork for a scenario in which the Minnesota National Guard will fire upon ICE officers or vice versa,” seeking a catastrophic incident for political gain. [06:15]
  • Clip replayed of Tim Walz referencing National Guard mobilization.

• Media & Community Reactions:

  • Walsh mocks left-wing protesters and “Reddit” types for their reaction, and accuses them of being ignorant of the law and common sense.
    • Memorable Moment: “Dude, you did a murder.” — Bystander on video, derided by Walsh [14:24]
  • Quote: "They're not remotely upset that this person died. They're thrilled about it. They think they can use her death for their own political gain." — Matt Walsh [09:42]
  • He accuses activists of using terms like “legal observer” to create misleading narratives.

• Footage Analysis:

  • Describes viral videos, including slow-motion breakdowns, to assert the activist’s car clearly moved toward agents.
  • Cites Colin Wright’s online analysis, focusing on the vehicle's loss of traction but intent to hit the agent.
  • "Had there been no ice, the car very likely would have head on, struck the officer standing in front of the vehicle." — Colin Wright, as quoted by Walsh [16:22]
  • Emphasizes that social media platforms like X enable the full story to come out, preventing “another Michael Brown, hands up, don't shoot type of thing.” [17:45]

• Expected Consequences and Law Enforcement:

  • Argues that escalating consequences for activist actions should be enforced: “If you drive a car towards a police officer, you get shot and that's nobody's fault but your own.” [17:10]
  • Labels activists as “left-wing terrorists” and suggests they have “never suffered real consequences for their crimes.” [19:07]

2. Political Leaders' Roles and Responses

• Minnesota Governor Tim Walz:
  • Accused of corruption and insurrectionist rhetoric (“He should be frog marched in shackles in front of cameras. He should be looking at charges for insurrection and treason.” — Matt Walsh [07:45])
• Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Fry:
  • Criticized for calling for ICE to get out of Minneapolis, compared to inciting rebellion:
    • Quote: “As a mayor, you don't get to tell federal agents what to do. You don't get to declare your independence from the United States government.” [21:24]

3. Reflections on Activism, Law, and Consequences

• Activists’ Mindset:
  • Walsh contrasts activists’ performative “freedom-fighter” personas with their supposed pampered real lives.
    • Quote: "They go out because they're bored and they get to feel like they're freedom fighters...and then they go home to their houses and they eat dinner and it's like it never happened." [20:22]
  • Argues harsh penalties are both deterrent and in the activists’ “best interest.”
• Democratic Politicians:
  • Walsh states that unless there is “a crackdown,” leftist rebellion against American institutions will only escalate.

4. Sia Weaver and Housing Politics Contradiction

• Incident Recap:

  • Sia Weaver, a socialist housing official, claims homeownership is “white supremacy,” but flees and cries when asked about her own privileged background and family’s million-dollar home. [23:14–26:36]

• Media Coverage & Tone:

  • Walsh ridicules both the emotional reaction and what he describes as widespread performative “corporate-speak” among educated white progressive women.
    • Quote: “She’s breaking the glass ceiling here. This is one glass ceiling that she has, but she is definitely broken.” — Matt Walsh [26:42]
  • Mocks verbal tics (“sort of”) as emblematic of evasive, sanitized leftist rhetoric.

• Weaver’s Non-Apology Interview:

  • Weaver does not walk back previous remarks when offered a chance in a Spectrum News interview.
    • Quote, Sia Weaver [30:51]: “I don't think I'm out of my mind. You know, I think that some of those things are certainly not how I would... say things today and are regretful. But, you know, I do think my sort of decades of experience fighting for more affordable housing sort of stands on its own.”
  • Walsh scoffs at her phrasing and maintains that she still believes her original claim.

5. Trump's Proposal to Restrict Corporate Home Ownership

• Policy Overview:
  • Donald Trump proposes banning large institutional investors from purchasing additional single-family homes, arguing corporations make homeownership unaffordable for regular Americans. [35:15]
  • Quote (Trump): “People live in homes, not corporations.” — as quoted by Walsh [36:20]
• Walsh's Stance:
  • Supports the policy, pointing to the difference between individual landlords and mega-corporate real estate firms.
  • Discusses the limitations of unfiltered pro-corporate free-market ideology.
    • Quote: “Homes are for people, not corporations. A corporation cannot live in a home.” — Matt Walsh [37:05]
    • Cites Chesterton: “The problem with capitalism is not too many capitalists but too few.” [39:00]

6. CIA and the Mystery of "3i Atlas"

• News Update:
  • CIA neither confirms nor denies investigating interstellar comet "3i Atlas," fueling speculation it might be more than just a rock. [41:52]
  • Walsh finds the public’s lack of interest in cosmic mysteries baffling and laments contemporary apathy.
    • Quote: “…if this thing was confirmed to be an alien spaceship, still nobody would care…That’s what I don’t get. It’s the cross I carry.” [46:12]
  • Engages in some humor about his audience tuning out during space talk.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On the ICE shooting and left-wing activism:

  • “She wanted a confrontation. She wanted her partner, quote, unquote, or whoever it was, to film everything. She was desperately trying to get a reaction out of ICE so that she could present them as fascists and upload the footage all over the Internet.” — Matt Walsh [07:55]
  • “They're doing all this specifically in Minnesota to protect Somali scammers.” — Matt Walsh [14:46]

• On accountability:

  • “Don't let them block another ICE vehicle or spit on another ICE officer without going to federal prison. These people can't be coddled anymore.” — Matt Walsh [18:13]

• On political response:

  • “He should be frog marched in shackles in front of cameras. He should be looking at charges for insurrection and treason.” — Matt Walsh on Gov. Tim Walz [07:45]

• On homeownership and ideology:

  • “She says those are her stated beliefs…that private property is a white supremacist conspiracy theory. But her mother owns a $1.4 million Craftsman house.” — Matt Walsh [24:34]

• On Trump’s housing policy:

  • “Homeownership should be, needs to be accessible to ordinary people. And you know, by the way, like, there's nothing wrong with buying investment properties, but there's a big difference between…a mom and pop landlord…and Blackstone buying up…80,000 homes all across the country.” — Matt Walsh [38:46]

Important Timestamps

• 00:00–04:10 – Opening: Normalcy bias and historical context for societal upheaval
• 04:10–18:32 – ICE shooting: Event details, video breakdowns, political rhetoric
• 18:32–21:24 – Activist reactions and public accountability; calls for stricter consequences
• 21:24–23:14 – Responses from Jacob Frey, calls for ICE to leave Minneapolis
• 23:14–31:25 – The Sia Weaver housing controversy and elite leftist contradictions
• 35:15–39:45 – Trump’s proposed ban on corporate home purchases, analysis of capitalism/free markets
• 41:52–47:05 – CIA’s “Glomar response” on interstellar comet, Walsh’s cosmic commentaries

Final Thoughts

Matt Walsh’s episode is a wide-ranging, brash polemic aimed at leftist activism and Democratic leadership in the wake of the ICE shooting incident. He delivers a multi-pronged critique, weaving in satire, cultural commentary, and policy discussion. The show’s tone is acerbic, combative, and laced with dark humor and exasperation as Walsh critiques perceived double standards and erosion of social cohesion, ultimately calling for firmer penalties and policy shifts as solutions.

For listeners seeking a critical conservative breakdown of current events, particularly the intersection of law enforcement, activism, and political theater, this episode covers significant ground.