Podcast Summary: "What Exactly Happened In Minneapolis This Weekend?" | VINCE, Episode 211

Host: Vince Coglianese
Guest: Jorge Ventura (Reporter, The Daily Caller)
Date: January 26, 2026

Overview

Vince Coglianese dives into the chaotic events that unfolded in Minneapolis over the weekend, examining the death of Alex Preddy during an ICE operation, the resulting violent protests, and the wider implications for law enforcement and American politics. The episode investigates the nature of the protests, the organization behind them, the firearm involved, the response from officials, and the ongoing debate over law and order in Minneapolis.

Key Discussion Points and Insights

1. Framing the Events as an Organized Insurgency

• Vince asserts that events in Minneapolis were not simply protests, but actions of an "organized, criminal conspiracy" against law enforcement, coordinated via encrypted chats and databases, aimed at obstructing ICE and Border Patrol operations.
  • "If you are organizing people to obstruct federal law enforcement from enforcing federal law and the Constitution, it's not a protest, it's a criminal conspiracy." — Vince [03:00]

Detailed Reporting from Azra Nomani & Cam Higby

• Azra Nomani (Fox News) investigated the organizational structure of the protest groups, describing them as a "coordinated web of encrypted chats, street alerts, and tracking of ICE" with agitators mobilized minutes before law enforcement action, specifically at the location where Alex Preddy would later be shot [03:45].
• Cam Higby infiltrated an encrypted Signal chat used for real-time dispatching and surveillance of ICE operations.
  • "It's a dispatch, and they're sending people... tracking these license plates... an intelligence operation..." — Vince [05:10]

2. What Happened: The Shooting of Alex Preddy

• Timeline of Incident:
  • 9:05am CST: Federal teams attempt to arrest Jose Huerta Chuma, an illegal alien with a violent history.
  • A confrontation ensues when Alex Preddy, allegedly armed with a 9mm Sig Sauer P320 and extra magazines, physically intervenes and resists arrest.

Official Statement from Border Patrol Commander Gregory Bevino

• "During this operation, an individual approached U.S. Border Patrol agents with a 9mm semi-automatic handgun... The agents attempted to disarm the individual, but he violently resisted. Fearing for his life...a Border Patrol agent fired defensive shots." — Bevino [08:28]

• Dissection of Event Footage:

  • Preddy is seen confronting law enforcement, jumping between officers and a woman, and physically pushing an officer. As he is being subdued, law enforcement retrieves a holstered handgun from Preddy. Amidst chaos (whistles, shouts of "gun"), a shot is heard—presumably from Preddy’s gun—followed by officers firing on Preddy.
  • "He dives in between them, physically pushes them back... Resists arrest. There's a struggle on the ground, an officer gets the gun out of Preddy's holster... you hear a shot..." — Vince [13:45]

3. The Gun: Sig Sauer P320's Controversial Reputation

• Vince details the controversial history of the Sig Sauer P320, citing concerns within the gun community regarding accidental/“uncommanded” discharges—where the firearm may fire without the trigger being fully pulled.
  • Referenced tests and viral videos showing the P320 firing with minimal pressure on the trigger and slide manipulation.
  • President Trump, in a Wall Street Journal interview, called it a "dangerous and unpredictable gun... it's a gun that goes off when people don't know it." [20:01]

4. Aftermath and Escalation: Violence and Political Responses

• Minneapolis witnessed renewed rioting, violence, and further direct attacks on federal officers following Preddy's death.

• Notable incidents:

  • Officer maimed: An insurrectionist bit off a Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) officer's finger [42:40].
  • Assault with objects: Protesters hurled chunks of ice at officers.
  • Siege of hotel: Rioters targeted a St. Paul hotel allegedly hosting federal agents, leading to further confrontations.

• Corporate and political reactions:

  • Major Minnesota corporations (Target, Best Buy) called for de-escalation.
  • Local officials (Governor Tim Walz) made statements likening current events to historical tragedies (e.g., Anne Frank diary), which Vince critiques as inflammatory.
    • "Tim Walls poured fuel on the fire this weekend." — Vince [47:00]

5. The National Political Debate: Law, Order, and the Federal Response

• President Trump’s stance:

  • Calls for a thorough investigation, not ruling on the shooting yet.
  • Signals possible withdrawal of ICE from Minneapolis but without a specific timeline, hinting at a shift toward addressing financial fraud.
  • Strongly emphasizes the right to carry at protests but condemns Preddy's actions.
    • "I don't like any shooting... but I don't like it when somebody goes into a protest and he's got a very powerful, fully loaded gun with two magazines..." — President Trump, cited by Vince [58:20]

• Vince's argument:

  • Asserts that withdrawing now would embolden agitators and undermine law enforcement.
  • Calls for the invocation of the Insurrection Act to restore order if local authorities refuse to cooperate.

6. Underlying Causes and Media Narratives

• Vince decries the mainstream media portrayal of the events and the apparent reluctance of local officials to help federal law enforcement, attributing increasing lawlessness to “Democrat-run sanctuary” policies.

• On the organization of Minneapolis protests:

  • "A national network of socialist, communist and Marxist Leninist cells... leveraging the chaos that they create..." [04:50]

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Vince, challenging the protest framing:
  “If you are organizing people to obstruct federal law enforcement... it’s not a protest, it’s a criminal conspiracy.” [03:00]

• On law enforcement dilemma:
  “Law enforcement should not be put into these situations. Again, the left is doing this.” [17:20]

• President Trump (as quoted by Vince):
  “It’s a gun that goes off when people don’t know it.” [20:01]

• Vince on local officials:
  “Tim Walls did nothing to bring down the temperature. Tim Walls poured fuel on the fire this weekend.” [47:00]

• Moral summary:
  “I don’t want chaos. I want peace... if we’re going to restore order, we need to restore order for real.” [78:15]

Timestamps for Key Segments

• Introduction & Framing: [00:00–03:15]
• Organizational Structure of Protests: [03:15–06:10]
• Timeline of Shooting & Event Dissection: [08:18–17:00]
• The Sig Sauer P320 Controversy: [20:00–26:30]
• Alex Preddy’s Background: [27:00–29:30]
• Corporate & Politician Reactions: [46:00–50:00]
• Details of the Riots: [42:00–54:00]
• National Debate & Federal Response: [58:00–1:07:00]
• Insurrection Act Discussion & Closing Thoughts: [1:10:00–end]

Conclusion

Vince’s episode is a passionate, highly detailed breakdown of the events in Minneapolis, painting them as a product of deliberate, organized left-wing resistance to federal immigration law, exacerbated by local officials. He explores the tactical and technical circumstances of the shooting, the political rhetoric surrounding it, and advocates for a strong federal response to restore order. The episode is steeped in Vince's confrontational, direct tone, blending factual reporting with strong editorial opinions.