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Protesters Clash with Conservative Influencers After Fatal Shooting

1/12/2026

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Nick Sortor and Cam Higby, conservative influencers, were surrounded by protesters in Minneapolis on January 12, 2026.
Protesters smashed Sortor's car windows and threatened their lives, forcing him to drive away.
He shared videos claiming frozen water bottles were thrown at their truck.
The protests escalated after the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good by an ICE agent, sparking nationwide demonstrations.

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Nick Sortor and Cam Higby, conservative influencers, were surrounded by protesters in Minneapolis on January 12, 2026.
Protesters smashed Sortor's car windows and threatened their lives, forcing him to drive away.
He shared videos claiming frozen water bottles were thrown at their truck.
The protests escalated after the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good by an ICE agent, sparking nationwide demonstrations.