The Rob Carson Show (Jan 27, 2026)

Episode: "The Holman Cometh: Deportation Drama"

Episode Overview

This episode of The Rob Carson Show focuses on a dramatic escalation and subsequent de-escalation of tensions surrounding immigration enforcement, political protest, and alleged government corruption in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Host Rob Carson, with his signature satirical tone, delves into recent events regarding ICE operations, leftist protests, political infighting, and Trump's controversial strategic moves in immigration policy, particularly the appointment of former ICE director Tom Homan. The episode is rich with political commentary, polling data on American sentiments toward immigration, and allegations of misconduct among Minnesota state officials.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Trump’s Strategic Withdrawal and Tom Homan’s Role

(02:56 - 04:44, 08:49 - 11:01, 21:29 - 22:14)

• Trump has pulled back aggressive ICE enforcement in Minneapolis, deploying Tom Homan to work with local authorities.

  • Carson frames this as a 3D chess move, diffusing the so-called “leftist rage machine” while still ramping up deportations.
  • The change is described as humiliating to leftist activists: “He’s actually humiliated the left. Greg Movino is going to stay on. Tom Homan is moving in. And trust me, the left does not want to bleep with Tom Homan.” (08:48)

• Carson’s comedic musical parody about Tom Homan sets the tone for the episode while reinforcing the message that "ICE means business."

  "Thomas Holman, he is your full man now... ICE going after illegals, Tom will not be nice!" (03:44 - 04:44)

2. The Minneapolis Crisis: Protests, Alleged Corruption, and Insurrection Claims

(04:22 - 08:48, 18:18 – 20:27, 31:04 – 33:09)

• Allegations of significant fraud, illegal activities, and a "cabal" of leftist state officials using chat apps (Signal) to coordinate anti-ICE protests, which at times resulted in violent clashes and even deaths.

• Carson analogizes Trump’s withdrawal to tactics in "Braveheart," describing how the protestors are left “with nothing to fight.”

  “Donald Trump defused the leftist rage mob that was there to cover up the massive fraud that is happening in the state of Minnesota.” (04:22)

• Federal and state authorities are now investigating signal chat groups possibly implicating the state Lt. Governor, Peggy Flanagan, in felony murder conspiracies if violence is linked to organized protest activity.

  “If the Signal chat is tied to the Alex Preddy shooting, Flanagan is in serious trouble… every participant in that conspiracy can be charged with murder.” (33:20)

• Hotels and state facilities have been targeted by protestors, but State Patrol is now actively arresting offenders.

  “So now state officials are going after these idiot ICE protesters attacking hotels and stuff so ICE doesn't have to do it.” (08:37)

3. Public Sentiment: Polling Data and Immigration

(12:10 - 14:11)

• Carson and co-hosts cite numerous polls showing a historic majority of Americans supporting mass deportations, even of all undocumented immigrants.

  “Deported all immigrants who are here illegally. 55% of the New York Times, Marquette 64%... majority of Americans... do in fact want to deport all immigrants...” (12:35 - 12:49)

• The current anti-immigrant sentiment is compared to post-9/11 attitudes, now even stronger due to perceived lawlessness at the border under Biden.

4. Democrats, ICE Funding & Shutdown Politics

(15:21 – 17:41, 23:00 – 24:13, 26:20 – 30:16)

• Despite rumored government shutdowns, ICE was pre-funded through 2029, undermining Democrat threats to defund it.

  “We've pretty much funded it through 2029. So good luck... Because the Democrat Party, they want to defund ICE because they opened the southern border for a reason and that is to usher in 20 million new voters...” (15:21)

• Carson and guests allege the purpose of lax enforcement is political: census reapportionment, voter base expansion, and maintaining Democratic party power.

• Democratic leaders (Kamala Harris, referenced as the “border czar”; local MN officials) are accused of trying to abolish ICE for years, long before current violence.

5. The "Signal Chat" Scandal and Domestic Terrorism Allegations

(31:04 – 33:20, 39:59 – 40:56)

• Extensive discussion on activists using encrypted chats to coordinate “direct action” against ICE, including doxxing agents.

• Accusations that government employees provided protected data for activist targeting.

  “They have access to license plate identification, access to people's cell phones, they have operatives with the state government... this is a top down... insurgency operation.” (32:14 – 33:09)

• Serious legal consequences are predicted for political leaders allegedly complicit.

6. Guest Calls & Political Satire

(35:33 – 37:17)

• Rob takes a call from "Mark in Baltimore," which spins into regional humor and speculation about state secession.

• Carson maintains a satirical tone in much of his discussion:

  “The ICE rage machine in Minneapolis has been diffused. They're gonna have to go to another city and regroup. This is a pretty remarkable thing.” (40:56)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Musical Parody:

  “Thomas Holman, he is your full man now... ICE going after illegals, Tom will not be nice!”
  (03:44 - 04:44)

• On Trump’s Strategy:

  “He’s actually humiliated the left… and trust me, the left does not want to bleep with Tom Homan."
  (08:48)

• On Protestor Weakening:

  “Donald Trump defused the leftist rage mob that was there to cover up the massive fraud that is happening in the state of Minnesota.”
  (04:22)

• Polling on Deportation:

  “Deported all immigrants who are here illegally. 55% of the New York Times, Marquette 64%... majority of Americans... do in fact want to deport all immigrants...”
  (12:35 - 12:49)

• On ICE Funding vs. Shutdown:

  “We've pretty much funded it through 2029. So good luck... Because the Democrat Party... want to defund ICE because they opened the southern border for a reason and that is to usher in 20 million new voters…”
  (15:21)

• Democrats' Motives:

  “Your Democrat party, if you're a Democrat, you are part of an evil freaking cabal of awfulness and corruption chaos…”
  (17:02)

• Domestic Terrorism Allegations:

  “It's a white Chevy pickup truck. Thank you. If you can get documentation, video or photos of that plate on that car, we can document.”
  (31:16 – 31:28)
  “This is a Confederate state. That’s what that is… they are going to dispatch people to your location to find you.”
  (31:29)

• Legal Consequences:

  “If the signal chat is tied to the Alex Preddy shooting, Flanagan is in serious trouble… every participant in that conspiracy can be charged with murder.”
  (33:20)

• Satirical Regional Humor:

  “Alberta wants to succeed from the Union, from Canada. I say we just do a trade... so we swap them... keep the same number of states.”
  (37:27)

Segment Timestamps

• [02:56] — Introduction to Tom Homan’s credentials & Trump’s strategy
• [03:40] — Musical parody “Thomas Holman”
• [04:22] — Explanation of Trump’s tactics defusing leftist protests
• [08:34] — State Patrol arrests anti-ICE protestors
• [08:49] — ICE strategy and Trump’s nationwide immigration enforcement plans
• [10:59] — Tom Homan debate with Mika Brzezinski, ICE defended
• [12:10] — Polling data showing majority support for mass deportations
• [15:21] — ICE funding secured, Democrats’ attempts to defund
• [18:18] — Allegations of Somalis being used for political fraud
• [21:29] — Trump’s “political victory” in Minneapolis
• [26:20] — John Fetterman critical of Biden’s border policy
• [31:04] — Signal chat scandal, doxxing ICE agents, legal implications
• [33:20] — Alleged felony murder charges for political leaders over protest violence
• [35:33] — Satirical call from “Mark in Baltimore,” speculates on state secession
• [39:59] — Cabal of Minnesota state employees under investigation
• [40:23] — Federal investigation into protestor-activist activities

Tone, Language, and Style

The episode is delivered with Rob Carson's characteristic satirical, combative, and humorous tone. The language is unfiltered and opinionated, mixing political analysis with parody and pointed critique. Carson frequently uses analogies (“movie vampires,” “Braveheart,” “confederate state”), mock-mocking of the left, and lampooning of opponents.

Summary

This episode provides a dense, lively, and often irreverent look at the Minneapolis ICE protests, political maneuvering by Trump, and ongoing cultural and legal battles over immigration enforcement. The show moves seamlessly between hard news updates, opinionated analysis, poll numbers, commentary on political corruption, and musical humor, all underscored with warnings of serious legal trouble for Minnesota state officials tied to signal chat coordination. Listeners are left with a strong sense that—in the show’s framing—the “rage machine” has been outmaneuvered and broader exposure of corruption is at hand, all against a backdrop of shifting national sentiment on immigration and border enforcement.