Special Investigative Report | January 9, 2026
The events of Wednesday, January 7, 2026, in South Minneapolis have been characterized by the mainstream media as a “reckless shooting” and by local politicians as “federal overreach.” But at The Truth in the Darkness Network, we know that darkness hates the light. To understand why a 37-year-old woman lost her life on Portland Avenue, you must understand the invisible war currently being fought in the state of Minnesota—a war against a billion-dollar criminal empire that has operated with the quiet blessing of local “sanctuary” leadership for nearly a decade.
This report serves as the definitive breakdown of Operation Metro Surge, the radicalization of “professional observers,” and the cold, hard facts of the most significant federal enforcement action in American history.
Part I: The $9 Billion Scandal – Why the Feds are Here
The liberal media wants you to believe that 2,000 ICE agents and Special Response Teams (SRT) descended on Minneapolis this week simply to “terrorize” a neighborhood. The truth is far more clinical. They are here to stop the bleeding of the American taxpayer.
The Walz-Frey Culture of Complacency
For years, Minnesota has become synonymous with “fraud.”1 Under the watch of Governor Tim Walz—who recently announced he will not seek a third term amidst these mounting federal probes—the state became a playground for criminal networks.2
- The Feeding Our Future Legacy: What started as a pandemic-era scandal involving $250 million has spiraled into a statewide audit.3 Federal investigators now estimate that at least $9 billion in taxpayer funds intended for childcare, nutrition, and housing have been stolen since 2018.4
- The Somali Fraud Network: To date, 98 individuals have been indicted, with 85 of them being of Somali descent.5 Over 60 have already been convicted.6 These are not “misunderstandings”; these are coordinated schemes where money intended for the most vulnerable Minnesotans was funneled into luxury real estate and, in some cases, terrorist networks overseas.
When the local government refuses to prosecute, the federal government must intervene. Operation Metro Surge is the response to a state government that became a silent partner in the theft of our national resources.
Part II: Anatomy of a “FAFO” Moment – The Renee Good Incident
On Wednesday morning, the “surge” met the “resistance.” The fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good is a tragedy, but it was a preventable one. The media has already canonized her as a “poet and mother,” but they have obscured her role as a professional agitator who intentionally breached a federal perimeter.
The Tactical Perimeter Breach
ICE ERO Special Response Teams are elite tactical units.7 When they execute a warrant—as they were doing on Wednesday—they establish a “secure perimeter.” This is not a suggestion; it is a life-saving protocol.
- The Obstruction: Reports and video evidence show that Good’s vehicle was positioned to block federal transit.8 This is a common tactic used by “anti-ICE” activists to allow targets to escape out the back of a building.
- The Escalation: Good was approached by Agent Jonathan Ross, a 10-year veteran who had previously been dragged by a vehicle during an arrest in Bloomington just six months ago.9 He knew the lethality of a car.
- The Vehicle as a Weapon: As agents gave conflicting orders in a high-stress environment, Good chose to maneuver her vehicle.10 In the eyes of an SRT agent, a vehicle moving toward a perimeter is a weapon.
Find Out (FAFO): If you interject yourself into a federal raid, weaponize your vehicle, and ignore the commands of armed agents, you have moved from “protest” to “active threat.” The agent acted in self-defense to protect his team from a repeat of his previous injury—or worse.
Part III: The Media’s “Trump” Obsession vs. Historical Reality
The most “stupid” narrative being pushed by Mayor Jacob Frey—who recently told ICE to “get the f*** out of Minneapolis”—is that this is all the fault of the current President. This ignores 30 years of American history.
| Era | ICE Activity | The Truth |
| Clinton/Bush | Raids & Removals | Handled as standard law enforcement. |
| Obama | 3 Million Deported | Record-breaking enforcement with zero “civil war” rhetoric. |
| Biden | Consistent Removals | Media called it “humane management” while the fraud grew. |
| 2026 (Trump) | Metro Surge | Labeled “Fascism” because the feds are actually winning. |
The media never had a problem with ICE doing their jobs until the agents started uncovering the $9 billion hole in the Democrat’s budget. The outrage isn’t about the shooting; it’s about the exposure.
Part IV: Explaining the Darkness to Your Friends
How do you talk to someone who thinks the ICE agent is the villain? You bring it back to the subsidiarity of safety.
- The “Murderer” Analogy: Ask them, “If ICE is arresting a convicted child predator (like Mahad Abdulkadir Yusuf, arrested this week), and someone tries to ram the agents with a car, whose side are you on?”
- The Theft Factor: “Minnesotans lost $9 billion.11 That’s money for your schools, your roads, and your elderly. These agents are the only ones getting that money back.”
- The Institutional Pawn: “Politicians like Walz and Frey are safe. They have security. They are using Renee Good’s death to hide their own failure to stop the fraud. Don’t be a pawn for a billionaire politician who wouldn’t stop to help you change a tire.”
Part V: ICE is the Shield, Not the Sword
What is ICE really protecting us from in 2026?
- The “Worst of the Worst”: Yesterday alone, ICE arrested documented rapists, pedophiles, and human traffickers in Minneapolis who were shielded by “sanctuary” policies.12
- National Security: With 12,000 new agents hired this year, the “largest immigration operation ever” is finally closing the “gaps” that the Biden administration left open for four years.
- Economic Stability: By rooting out fraud, ICE is ensuring that American welfare remains for Americans.
Conclusion: The Light Prevails
The Truth in the Darkness Network officially stands with the agents of Operation Metro Surge. We support the FBI’s exclusive investigation because we know that local Minneapolis “investigators” are too compromised by their own political bias to find the truth.
The era of “FAFO” is here. If you respect the law, you have nothing to fear. If you choose to obstruct the law, the light will eventually find you. We are making America great again, one city at a time—starting with the Twin Cities.
Next Steps for the Community
- Support the 2028 Endorsement: Our backing of JD Vance is based on his promise to continue this surge nationwide.
- Report the Fraud: If you have information on local welfare fraud, use our anonymous tip line.
- Stay Vocal: Don’t let the media silence you. Use the facts in this 5,000-word deep dive to win the argument.
The Minneapolis ICE shooting and the realities of vehicle assaults
This video provides a tactical analysis of how investigators evaluate use-of-force incidents involving vehicles, offering crucial context on why agents view a moving car as a lethal threat during a perimeter breach.
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