# ICE Detains 5-Year-Old as Protests Erupt | Democrats Fund ICE | Trump Melts Down

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Podcast: [democracy-ish](https://stenobird.com/podcast/democracy-ish-1180084)
Published: 2026-01-23T18:57:16+00:00
Episode link: https://shows.acast.com/democracy-ish/episodes/ice-detains-5-year-old-as-protests-erupt-democrats-fund-ice
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Protests are spreading after ICE detained a five-year-old child in Minnesota, allegedly to draw his father into custody, sparking outrage over immigration enforcement tactics. At the same time, seven House Democrats joined Republicans to continue funding DHS and ICE, igniting backlash across the progressive base. Meanwhile, Donald Trump’s global standing continues to erode. After backing down from threats to seize Greenland, he is again attacking NATO while sinking in the polls. Facing mounting pressure, Trump has escalated further, filing lawsuits against major institutions and framing his legal troubles as political conspiracy. This episode breaks down the protests, the political fallout in Washington, and Trump’s growing reliance on lawsuits as a political weapon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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