Laura Ingraham Escorted Out of Minnesota ICE Protest After Heated Mask Confrontation

A simple question about a mask turned into a viral standoff. Fox News host Laura Ingraham was reportedly "escorted out" of a Minnesota ICE protest on January 9, 2026, after a tense exchange with demonstrators on the street.

The 2026 Laura Ingraham Minnesota ICE Protest Confrontation

During a segment for 'The Ingraham Angle,' the conservative host approached a masked protester, twice asking, "Why are you wearing a mask?" The demonstrator quickly fired back, stating, "Because my nose is cold. Why do you care?" As Ingraham continued to film, the crowd began chanting "Shame!" and "Agitators!" while pointing at the TV crew. Ingraham later told her audience that while the exit was handled "kindly," it was ultimately an "aggressive" removal from the site.

The protest centered on the fatal shooting of 37-year-old mother Renee Nicole Good by ICE agents earlier this week. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem defended the officer's actions, labeling Good's attempt to flee in her vehicle as an "act of domestic terrorism." However, this narrative is being fiercely contested by others in the media.

Media and Political Divide Deepens

The incident has sparked a firestorm of commentary. While Ingraham dismissed the protesters' chants as "so boring," co-hosts on 'The View' have voiced outrage over the shooting. Joy Behar suggested the footage of the shooting is evidence of a "dictatorship in the making," and Sunny Hostin called it an "unlawful killing."