What happened
On Sunday a CBS reporter covering protests outside the Whipple federal building in Minneapolis was shoved by an angry protester, according to eyewitness video from independent journalists on the scene. The crowd had gathered near the federal ICE facility and confrontations with law enforcement were already happening when tensions flared toward members of the press. Video shows the reporter trying to do their job while protesters yelled and one person pushed them, prompting deputies and security to step in.
The crowd and the mood
The crowd was loud and clearly angry, not just with ICE but with anyone they saw as representing authority or the mainstream media. Some protesters accused reporters of being on the wrong side and suggested media outlets were complicit with government actions. Whether due to genuine belief or rumor fueled by social media, those accusations turned into harassment on the sidewalk. This is the kind of scene where tempers and misinformation mix fast, and reporters become targets for that frustration.
Don Lemon steps in
Former CNN anchor Don Lemon was nearby and can be seen intervening to calm the situation. He told one man that the reporters were only doing their jobs and should not be antagonized. The interaction was tense but brief, with Lemon reminding protesters that individual journalists were not responsible for ownership changes or network decisions. It was a small moment of reason amid the chaos, and it helped keep things from escalating further right then and there.
Why this matters
Violence and intimidation against journalists are bad for everyone, even if you disagree with the coverage. Reporters need to be able to work without fear of being shoved or worse. At the same time this incident highlights how quickly crowds can turn from protest to harassment when anger and suspicion replace facts. Lawful protest is important, but targeting individuals on the street is not the way to advance a cause and it risks legal consequences for those who perpetrate it.
HAPPENING NOW: Hostile mob continues to harass law enforcement outside Minneapolis federal building
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Outside of the Whipple federal building, an irate protester shoves a media person with CBS. A tense moment ensued with a sheriff’s deputy and security getting involved.
Don Lemon was nearby and came to diffuse the situation.
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