VINCE – Episode 209: “The Arrests Have Begun”
Date: January 22, 2026
Host: Vince Coglianese
Guest: Jonathan Fahey, Former Acting ICE Director
Podcast Network: Cumulus Podcast Network
Episode Overview
This episode of "VINCE" is driven by breaking news: the federal government has begun making arrests related to the highly publicized 'church insurrection' in Minnesota. Vince Coglianese examines the significance of these arrests, broader law enforcement challenges in Minnesota, the political and legal fallout, and the increasing confrontations between ICE/Border Patrol agents and their detractors. Special guest Jonathan Fahey, former acting ICE director, joins to offer legal and operational insight. Vince’s tone is urgent, direct, and unabashedly critical of what he views as Democratic obstructionism and media bias.
Key Segments & Discussion Points
1. Breaking News: Federal Arrests in Minnesota
Timestamps: 00:00–13:00
- Vince begins with the announcement that federal authorities have arrested two key figures, Nekima Levi Armstrong and Chantel Louisa Allen, for allegedly orchestrating the attack on the City’s Church in St. Paul, Minnesota.
- “The arrests have begun. We will give you the latest… The insurrectionists are being handcuffed.” (Vince, 00:11)
- DOJ, FBI, and Homeland Security confirm more arrests are imminent; the scope may broaden to include journalist Don Lemon, accused of participating in and documenting the incident.
- “We await the Don Lemon arrest, which… you have a lot of these officials saying, yeah, Don Lemon’s definitely in play.” (Vince, 07:15)
- Vince frames the arrests as long overdue, emphasizing public frustration at government inaction.
- “I told you this week… I’m banging on the doors of the Justice Department, ladies and gentlemen, what is happening over there?” (Vince, 03:00)
2. Ongoing Insurrection & Attacks on Law Enforcement
Timestamps: 13:00–29:00
- Vince transitions to discuss increasing hostility toward ICE and Border Patrol in Minnesota.
- Reports on video of a Speedway gas station employee refusing service to federal agents.
- Inserted audio (08:42): Speedway employee states, “We don’t support ICE, and nobody here does.” (Speedway employee, 08:50)
- DHS reports multiple incidents of agents being stalked, harassed, assaulted with food, and spat on; one crowd attacked agents when they tried to detain an assailant.
- Vince repeatedly characterizes these events as “insurrection” and calls for invoking the Insurrection Act as a legal remedy.
- “President Trump needs to invoke the Insurrection Act. We need the Insurrection Act. How many more examples do we need?” (Vince, 11:40)
- Argues the administration must act to protect federal law enforcement and restore order.
- Reports on video of a Speedway gas station employee refusing service to federal agents.
3. Specific Threats & Criminal Cases: The Greg Bevino Story
Timestamps: 29:00–31:15
- Vince details the murder-for-hire case against Juan Espinoza Martinez, accused of putting a bounty on Border Patrol Commander Greg Bevino via Snapchat.
- Outlines the evidence and rails against slow or insufficient media coverage.
- “Lock that guy up, throw away the key and protect the men and women of law enforcement. How hard is this?” (Vince, 29:27)
- Outlines the evidence and rails against slow or insufficient media coverage.
4. Interview with Jonathan Fahey – The ICE Perspective
Timestamps: 31:30–44:04
4.1. Current Conditions for ICE & Border Patrol
- Vince asks Fahey about morale and operational safety amid rising hostility.
- “They’re being ejected from gas stations, having food thrown at them, being spat upon… What are you thinking as you see this?” (Vince, 31:32)
- Fahey responds:
- “It is so amazing… If you were to think 10 or 15 years ago… openly hostile to law enforcement, it wouldn’t even be conceivable… it really is just an extension of the Democratic Party’s anti law enforcement crusade.” (Jonathan Fahey, 31:52)
- Accuses Democrats of endangering ICE for perceived electoral benefit.
4.2. On the Insurrection Act
- Vince and Fahey both support invoking the Insurrection Act to quell what they call an “insurrection” in Minnesota.
- “I am desperate for the Insurrection Act now because I don’t know what other recourse we have.” (Vince, 33:02)
- “You’re spot on… everything about it is warranted.” (Jonathan Fahey, 33:54)
4.3. Political Risks and Legal Process
- Vince warns of political fallout if an ICE agent is killed and the White House fails to act.
- “If an ICE agent gets killed in Minneapolis and President Trump has not yet invoked the Insurrection Act, that is going to cost the president politically.” (Vince, 35:25)
- Fahey agrees that hesitation could be a critical mistake.
4.4. Church Insurrection Arrests and Media Double Standards
- Both note how the church incident would be treated differently if the religious or racial context were reversed.
- “If the Proud Boys went into a mosque or a black church or a synagogue, this would be probably the biggest news story of the year.” (Jonathan Fahey, 38:19)
- Express disappointment at media silence.
4.5. Legal Details: How the Arrests Happened
- Fahey explains the federal arrest process, noting the speed with which authorities in Minnesota acted was relatively fast.
- “They probably spent the last few days collecting evidence… then a magistrate would evaluate that evidence… and decide whether or not to issue a warrant.” (Jonathan Fahey, 41:44)
5. Capitol Hill Developments: Clintons Held in Contempt, Jack Smith Testifying
Timestamps: 44:10–48:00
- Rep. James Comer and the Oversight Committee hold Bill and Hillary Clinton in contempt of Congress over the Epstein investigation.
- Comer: “This shows that no one’s above the law. And I’m just real proud of the committee…” (James Comer, 45:51)
- Vince celebrates the move and scorns media or political objections:
- “Spare us your whining. The Clintons held in contempt... exactly. You can't make a criminal referral for a former president. What did you do to Donald Trump the entire time?” (Vince, 46:30)
6. Election Integrity & The SAVE Act
Timestamps: 48:00–57:00
- Vince addresses a listener poll on which topic to discuss and pivots to the SAVE Act, a piece of legislation requiring proof of citizenship to vote in U.S. elections.
- Decries the lack of existing safeguards: “There is no requirement to certify that somebody is a citizen when they register to vote. None.” (Vince, 48:40)
- Roasts Republican Senator Chuck Grassley for his non-committal stance in a constituent letter.
- “Being not opposed is not enough. What are you dithering on the question of whether or not only citizens should register to vote?” (Vince, 52:40)
- Challenges the claim that the filibuster stops the Senate from passing such legislation, arguing all it would take is 51 senators willing to do their jobs.
- “All it takes is senators doing their jobs… You want to take that heroism to the next level? Begin the Senate sit in.” (Vince, 56:43)
- Highlights a motivating quote from Chip Roy:
- “If you have 51 people on the floor of the Senate doing their job, they can demand a vote on any measure… The only thing between us and passing any measure at 51 votes in the Senate is the will to do it.” (Chip Roy, 55:40)
Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments
- “The arrests have begun… We will not tolerate attacks on places of worship.” (Vince quoting AG Pam Bondi, 04:50)
- “That’s the way terrorism is done. And Don Lemon was there… captured all of it on camera.” (Vince, 06:20)
- “President Trump needs to invoke the Insurrection Act. We need the Insurrection Act. How many more examples do we need?” (Vince, 11:45)
- “It is so amazing… openly hostile to law enforcement, it wouldn’t even be conceivable… just an extension of the Democratic Party’s anti law enforcement crusade.” (Jonathan Fahey, 31:52)
- “If the Proud Boys went into a mosque… it would be the biggest news story of the year.” (Jonathan Fahey, 38:19)
- “All it takes is senators doing their jobs.” (Vince, 56:43)
- “The only thing between us and passing any measure at 51 votes in the Senate is the will to do it.” (Chip Roy, 55:40)
Timestamps for Key Segments
- 00:00 Breaking news, Minnesota arrests announced
- 04:50 AG Pam Bondi’s statement on arrests, hate crime context
- 08:42 Speedway employee refuses to serve ICE/Border Patrol
- 11:45 Call to invoke the Insurrection Act
- 29:00 Details of murder-for-hire case against Juan Espinoza Martinez
- 31:30 Jonathan Fahey joins, ICE under siege
- 33:54 Fahey on necessity of Insurrection Act
- 38:19 Fahey on media double standards
- 41:44 Fahey explains federal arrest process
- 45:42 Rep. James Comer on Clinton contempt vote
- 48:00 SAVE Act and election integrity debate
- 55:40 Rep. Chip Roy: Senate’s power to pass SAVE Act
- 56:43 Vince calls for a Senate “sit in”
Overall Tone & Takeaway
Vince’s tone is emphatic, impassioned, and highly critical of Democrats, left-wing activists, and segments of the media. He frames recent events in Minnesota as an unambiguous attack on law enforcement, the rule of law, and public order—likening them to insurrection and political terrorism. He calls for strong federal action, both in restoring law and order (via the Insurrection Act) and in protecting election integrity with the SAVE Act.
The appearance by Jonathan Fahey provides legal and procedural grounding for why federal intervention is warranted and possible. Throughout, Vince highlights inconsistencies in media coverage and political response depending on the target or context, pushing his audience to demand equal justice and firm government action.
For Listeners: Major Threads
- Federal arrests tied to alleged insurrection in Minnesota—more expected
- Ongoing escalation and violence directed at federal law enforcement, especially ICE and Border Patrol
- Murder-for-hire plot targeting ICE Commander Greg Bevino
- Strong calls for the Insurrection Act, with historical and legal justification
- Deep skepticism of Democrats and media, charges of political advantage-seeking
- Legal process explained for high-profile federal arrests
- Ongoing scrutiny of election integrity and legislative obstacles, with proposed activism for the SAVE Act
- Updates on Capitol Hill: Clintons held in contempt, Jack Smith hearings
This episode is deeply focused on the intersection of law enforcement, partisan politics, and public order—with Vince urging action, accountability, and transparency at every level.