The violence and size of the anti-ICE riots in Minnesota took federal officials by surprise. But maybe they shouldn’t be shocked. As it turns out, and as is often the case when it comes to far-left demonstrations, outside money, organizations and foreign influence are firing the revolt .
As Deputy U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche this week told “The Ingraham Angle,” investigators discovered a “massive fraud going on all through Minneapolis, all through Minnesota, and suddenly it turned. It turned almost on a dime, and it became suddenly all about ICE, all about getting ICE out and how horrible ICE was doing,”
Yes, the Minnesota “uprising” as some call it bears all the signs of strategic planning and financing guiding the local demonstrators. It’s not spontaneous.
Last Friday’s “ICE-Out” demonstration that drew 15,000 is a clear example.
“Anti-ICE protests in Minnesota may appear to be ‘grassroots’ efforts organized by concerned citizens, but they’re really funded with megadonor money — some coming from China,” the New York Post reported.
While the violent protests were organized by a group called “50501,” they’ve been backed by the militant “Party for Socialism and Liberation” and “The People’s Forum,” two groups “largely subsidized by American former tech mogul Neville Roy Singham.”
And who is Singham? He’s a much-investigated current resident of Shanghai who shares an office with a Chinese Communist Party-linked media firm.
Citing a 2023 New York Times investigation of Singham, Fox News notes “that Singham has funneled over a quarter-billion dollars to dark money organizations in the U.S. with little to no footprints, and some of these organizations are vaguely named with office addresses under suspicious locations like general UPS mailboxes.”
As the Times investigation said, “What is less known, and is hidden amid a tangle of nonprofit groups and shell companies, is that Mr. Singham works closely with the Chinese government media machine and is financing its propaganda worldwide.”
Those Minnesota riots, once described by some as “spontaneous,” look more and more like a backdoor attempt by China, allied with extreme groups in the U.S., to foment violence and outright rebellion.
Last week, FBI head Kash Patel hinted at this, saying “We’ve got … investigations ongoing into the funding of this,” adding that the violent demonstrations, which now include roadblocks and “borders” in parts of Minneapolis, are not taking place “organically.”
None of this is an accident, of course. The demonstrations took off just as massive fraud within the Somali refugee began to be seriously investigated. That includes those in and out of Minnesota’s state and local government who either ignored it or abetted it.
Right now, the groups pushing and financing the demonstrations whipped up public anger over the January shooting deaths of Renee Good and Alex Pretti at the hands of federal agents. Both incidents are being investigated.
But the more we know, the clearer this becomes. This is the far-left playbook: Inciting people to obstruct federal agents performing legitimate enforcement duties, because local politicians — that’s you, Gov. Tim Walz, and you, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey — have refused to aid ICE in doing its duty.
By inflaming opposition, and opening their state to a foreign-funded insurrection using American leftist groups as their foot-soldiers, they’ve abetted what appears to be a massive conspiracy to undermine a U.S. president’s clear right to enforce U.S. law.
And China’s involvement is a major issue. It’s been failing in the Western Hemisphere of late, with the election of five conservative new leaders and the loss of the Panama Canal. The arrest of Nicolas Maduro also stung. Imagine how upset China (not to mention, Russia) will be when Cuba’s murderous regime collapses, too.
This is a dangerous time in America. Blue states, and the increasingly lawless cities that define them, have turned into a sort of leftist neo-Confederacy, believing they can nullify American law at will. Minnesota’s Walz even had the temerity to mention Fort Sumter in a recent speech.
But the usual billionaire leftists who fund radical dissent — including George Soros and son — have company: China. And anyone who thinks Walz, an ardent Sinophile who claims to have visited the Middle Kingdom “dozens” of times, wouldn’t welcome Chinese money to counter President Donald Trump and ICE isn’t thinking straight.
China might be losing in Latin America, but it’s apparently winning here by financial subterfuge. The investigation is ongoing.
Earlier this week, Trump spoke with China’s Xi Jinping, who’s busy himself these days arresting potential rivals in the military. We hope that, in addition to talking about other things, Trump had a chance to tell Xi: Stop supporting U.S. leftist riots, or you’ll pay in ways you can’t imagine.
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Kim Jong Un Chooses Teen Daughter As Heir
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is preparing to designate his daughter Kim Ju Ae as his successor, according to South Korea’s National Intelligence Service (NIS).
The agency said it will closely monitor whether Kim Ju Ae appears at an upcoming meeting of the ruling Workers’ Party of Korea and how she is covered in state media. Particular attention will be paid to whether she is given an official title or a more prominent role.
Power in North Korea has passed through three generations of the Kim family since the country’s founding. Kim Jong Un inherited leadership from his father, Kim Jong Il, who in turn succeeded the state’s founder, Kim Il Sung.
Speculation over Kim Ju Ae’s status has grown in recent years as she has made a series of high-profile public appearances alongside her father, including at military events and weapons inspections.
Her potential elevation would mark a significant development in a country widely regarded as deeply patriarchal.
Gen Z Redefining Winter Olympics
The 2026 Winter Olympic Games, officially known as the Games of the XXV Winter Olympiad is taking place in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy. From enhanced broadcast coverage to relaxed social media rules, the IOC is targeting a golden age of athlete influencers to inspire the next generation, who know exactly how to be cool on the slopes!
The Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics mark a dramatic shift in how the Games are consumed, reflecting a broader transformation from traditional television broadcasting to a fragmented, digital-first media landscape.
When Cortina last hosted in 1956, it pioneered multinational television coverage; now, short-form content on platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube dominates efforts to engage younger audiences, particularly Gen Z.
Experts note that, unlike previous generations who tuned in to nightly television broadcasts, today’s fans consume sports content across multiple digital channels, forcing organizations such as the IOC and USOPC to adapt their strategies.
This evolution has accelerated following the IOC’s decision to relax social media restrictions ahead of the 2024 Paris Games, allowing athletes to share more behind-the-scenes content from Olympic venues.
The change empowered athletes to tell their own stories and significantly boosted engagement, as evidenced by the success of the “Team USA Creators” program, which generated approximately 100 million views.
The initiative returns for Milano Cortina, pairing athletes and influencers to expand reach among younger fans. For competitors like gymnast Frederick Richard, the digital shift has translated into rapid audience growth, underscoring how social media has become central to the modern Olympic experience.
Catch up on today’s highlights, handpicked by our News Editor at TIPP Insights.
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2. Russia Expands Tech Crackdown, Blocks WhatsApp
3. Losses Mount In Ukraine As War Marks Fourth Anniversary
4. Switzerland Is Considering A 10 Million Population Limit
5. New U.S. Military Presence Bolsters Deterrence Against China
6. China’s Share Of U.S. Imports Hits 20-Year Low
7. China Treasury Holdings Hit 2008 Low
8. U.S. Withdraws Final Troops From Key Syria Base
9. How A Joint Operation By U.S. And Mexico Navy Seized Tons Of Cocaine
10. Kim Jong Un To Pick Daughter As North Korea Heir, Says South Korea Agency
11. Britney Spears Sells Music Catalogue For $200 Million
12. Apple News Criticized Over Outlet Selection
13. Pride Flag Pulled From National Park Under Trump Policy
14. Voluntary Departures Surge As Trump Tightens Immigration Rules
15. Manchester United Co-owner Sparks UK Backlash For Comments On Immigrants
16. Democrats Push New Oversight Panel For ICE And CBP
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18. Judge Orders Limited Return Of Deported Venezuelans
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