Journalist attacked at anti-ICE blockade, says agitators try to ‘deter’ truth
By Fox News
February 3, 2026, 2:04 PM EST
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MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (Fox News) — Journalist Jorge Ventura recounts being assaulted by agitators at an anti-ICE blockade in Minneapolis.
Key Facts:
- Ventura reported on an anti-ICE blockade in Minneapolis that turned violent.
- Agitators confronted Ventura, attempted to seize his phone, and assaulted him, causing his hand to bleed.
- Ventura said the agitators wanted to deter journalists from showing the truth.
- The incident escalated into a physical confrontation as Ventura recorded the scene.
- Video shows an agitator telling Ventura to leave, and Ventura and a photojournalist being pushed into a car.
- Ventura described the majority of protesters as White liberals emboldened by local law enforcement and politicians.
- Minneapolis Public Works and police eventually cleared debris and roadblocks.
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