Minnesota National Guard members distribute donuts, coffee & hot chocolate to anti-Ice protesters

[red dog 1]

Minnesota National Guard members have arrived at a federal building and were directed to distribute donuts, coffee, and hot chocolate to anti-ICE protesters. Guard members were issued reflective vests so they would not be mistaken for federal agents.

— Olga Nesterova (@onestpress.onestnetwork.com) 2026-01-25T20:55:36.004Z

[in2herbs]

1. I hope this translates into the military no longer supporting F45 Kegsbreath. nt

[sarisataka]

2. What I would like to see the Guard do

when standing between the protestors and the Feds is to link arms, facing the Feds.
It would fulfill their mission to protect Federal property yet demonstrate which side is the actual threat.

[TomSlick]

5. An interesting plan. It would prove the NG is there to protect the public.

However, it would require exceptional courage on the part of the Guardsmen. They would certainly be hit with tear gas, pepper bombs, etc. They could be assaulted by the ICE/CBP thugs.

I have no reason to believe that more concern would be shown for NG soldiers than has been shown for civilians.

[PatSeg]

13. At least the National Guard are professional

and well trained actual soldiers. Also, they're not getting huge sign-on bonuses or bonuses for each person detained.

[TomSlick]

15. Unquestionably true. They are soldiers not thugs.

I am curious what instructions they have been given if they see ICE/CBP thugs abusing citizens.

[PatSeg]

19. ICE/CBP has hired unqualified people,

many who couldn't pass basic literacy tests or fitness examinations. They certainly don't qualify as soldiers outside of a Call of Duty video game.

Oh yes, I'd love to know what their instructions were as well.

[TomSlick]

21. The ICE/CBP thugs a eminently qualified for their task of terrorizing the US public.

They are soulless ghouls that prey upon the terror and pain of others.

[PatSeg]

22. I agree

They are exactly what DHS wanted. I wonder if they were given psych evaluations and if so, what questions were asked.

[Beartracks]

29. I thought about COD, too. Seems to be about the level of fantasy experience required...

... to do what they do. "A huge signing bonus to cosplay in the real world with real gunz?? Fuck yeah, where do I sign up??"

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[PatSeg]

40. That's probably close to reality

I'd love to know what DHS's sales pitch is.

[UpInArms]

3. thanks for posting

no masks, no violence

kindness will win

— (@melina8855.bsky.social) 2026-01-25T21:11:05.284Z

[Beartracks]

30. Calling them "officers" implies a training and professionalism they do not exhibit.

[electric_blue68]

4. A bit of tears in a Good way. Differentiating Reflective vests - very good idea!

Corrected typo!

[yorkster]

25. Same here, instatears...

[WhiskeyGrinder]

6. okay, but what are their orders if ICE starts shooting?

[leftstreet]

9. Protect the donuts n/t

[orangecrush]

27. At all costs

[Hokie]

53. Leave the guns....

Take the donuts.

[OGBuzz]

20. I don't see any weapons.

[malaise]

7. Love it

Rec

[Grim Chieftain]

8. Great news!

Thank heavens - rays of hope!!

[bluestarone]

10. Minnesota protesters need some kindness, That's for sure!!

My heart goes out to ALL Minnesotans.

[PatSeg]

14. And for them to know

that not everyone in uniform is a sadistic thug. We need soldiers and law enforcement that we can trust.

[bluestarone]

16. Yes, exactly!

[PatSeg]

17. It is a very smart, caring thing to do

The sort of thing we'll never see from any ICE agents.

Welcome to DU!

[Brother Buzz]

24. Bridge building

And speaking of bridges, I see our resident troll has been shipped back to her bridge.

[niyad]

26. ohhh myy, has lg been busy again?

[Kaleva]

28. She's a DU institution

[niyad]

32. That she certainly is. I will refrain from the obvious comment.

[Brother Buzz]

31. Yes, and Library Girl was in good form today

[Cha]

34. Not sure why anyone "welcomes" it

to DU. I see that a lot. Guess I'm just not that polite when it comes to trolls.

TY!

[Brother Buzz]

37. Think of those posts as breadcrumbs, informal bookmarks

So they can comeback to look at the train wrecks.

[Cha]

38. lol.. a Whole new Perspective..

I'll try.

[PatSeg]

43. Good point

[PatSeg]

42. I thought the comment was a bit suspect

but I had no idea they were a known troll. I said "Welcome to DU" to let them know I realized they were new.

[PatSeg]

41. I figured they wouldn't last long

I didn't realized they were a known troll. How can you tell?

[Cha]

44. Right... they don't "last long".

because We have a MIRT.. which stands for Malicious Intruder Removal Team.

They don't stand a chance trolling on DU.

[PatSeg]

47. Pretty impressive

Gotta give them credit for trying anyway.

[Cha]

50. Nah... no credit from

me, anyway.

[PatSeg]

52. Yeah, I meant that sarcastically

I really don't understand such people.

Good to know the system works though!

[Emile]

45. Library Girl (WEIRDO GIRL) only hangs around for a few posts, then mysteriously disappears.

[PatSeg]

48. Sounds like someone needs a life

That's kind of sad.

[leftstreet]

18. I'd rather see the protestors handing out goodies

Throw the NG off, the way this "kindness" from the NG will do the same to the protestors

There are possibly people in those crowds who got the shit beat out of them by NG during George Floyd protests

[AllaN01Bear]

12. like.

[pfitz59]

23. we'll see if Noem is ready to attack the guard

kill them with kindness

[SheltieLover]

33. Good!

[Cha]

35. Mahalo, Gov Walz & Minnesota NG!

[tavernier]

36. I'm so proud of Minnesota.

They are all people of substance, from the average citizens to their leaders, to their national guard. All of these people want to take positive steps to healing and unity. Maybe they can change some minds.

And good for whoever made the call to distribute donuts and coffee and hot chocolate. I’m thinking this sounds like a Walz idea.

[Hokie]

39. What a waste of fucking time

Until they start arresting and fucking shooting ICE go home.

[NutmegYankee]

46. That is precisely what Trump wants.

[Torchlight]

49. Simply opening fire on ICE seems shortsighted at best

I suppose we all have our own measure of what waste is and is not.

[Ocelot II]

51. That would be colossally stupid and would make the situation exponentially worse.