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Journalist Threatened During Minneapolis Anti-ICE Protests

1/15/2026

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Independent journalist Nick Sortor described a dangerous encounter during anti-ICE protests in Minneapolis, recounting it on Hannity.
Sortor recounted that protesters surrounded his vehicle, threatened his life, and attacked him with frozen water bottles.
He stated, "They pack up and go home and say, 'Everything we saw was nice and peaceful'."
Despite escalating violence, Sortor refused to stop filming, called 911 for help, and thanked local police for their assistance.

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Story summary

Independent journalist Nick Sortor described a dangerous encounter during anti-ICE protests in Minneapolis, recounting it on Hannity.
Sortor recounted that protesters surrounded his vehicle, threatened his life, and attacked him with frozen water bottles.
He stated, "They pack up and go home and say, 'Everything we saw was nice and peaceful'."
Despite escalating violence, Sortor refused to stop filming, called 911 for help, and thanked local police for their assistance.