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FIREWORKS ERUPT: Minnesota AG Gets DESTROYED by Republicans in Explosive Senate Hearing

Gary FranchiFebruary 12, 2026174 views
FIREWORKS ERUPT: Minnesota AG Gets DESTROYED by Republicans in Explosive Senate Hearing
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Sparks flew on Capitol Hill today as Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison faced a blistering interrogation from Republican senators during what became one of the most contentious confirmation hearings in recent memory.

The former Biden administration nominee found himself on the defensive as GOP senators systematically dismantled his record, exposing years of radical left policies that have turned Minnesota into a cautionary tale of liberal governance gone wrong.

Senator Ted Cruz led the charge, grilling Ellison on his cozy relationship with far-left activists and his failure to prosecute Antifa rioters who burned down Minneapolis during the 2020 summer of rage. "Mr. Ellison, how do you explain your soft-on-crime policies while Minnesota families live in fear?" Cruz demanded.

"This nominee represents everything wrong with the radical left's approach to law and order. Minnesotans deserve better," said Senator Josh Hawley during the heated exchange.

Republicans didn't hold back, hammering Ellison on his connections to George Soros-funded organizations and his participation in defund-the-police movements that devastated communities across his state. The AG's stammering responses only reinforced what many Americans already suspected – the left has no real answers for the crime wave they created.

The hearing highlighted the stark contrast between Trump's law-and-order agenda and the Democrats' radical transformation of America's justice system. While President Trump works to restore safety to our streets, leftist prosecutors like Ellison continue pushing policies that coddle criminals and abandon victims.

This confirmation battle represents more than just one nominee – it's a fight for the soul of American justice. Will we return to the constitutional principles that made America great, or will we continue down the path of woke prosecutors who care more about social justice than actual justice?

Patriots across the country are watching closely as Republicans stand firm against this dangerous nominee. The question remains: will enough senators have the courage to reject Ellison's radical agenda and protect American families?

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Gary Franchi

Award-winning journalist covering breaking news, politics & culture for Next News Network.

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ConstitutionFirstVerifiedFeb 12, 2026
What specific charges or issues were they grilling him on? The article mentions it was explosive but I want more details about what exactly went down.
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SmallBizOwnerVerifiedFeb 13, 2026
As a business owner who lost everything during the 2020 riots, seeing him squirm gives me some satisfaction. Too little too late though.
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TaxpayerFirstVerifiedFeb 13, 2026
Finally! Republican senators doing their job and asking the tough questions.
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BackTheBlueVerifiedFeb 13, 2026
Love seeing Republicans finally grow a spine and fight back! More of this please.
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MinnesotaResidentVerifiedFeb 13, 2026
I live here and have watched this state go downhill under his leadership. The crime rates in Minneapolis speak for themselves - where's the accountability?
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LawAndOrder2024VerifiedFeb 13, 2026
Same here. My neighborhood used to be safe, now we're looking to move out of state.
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RedWave2024VerifiedFeb 13, 2026
This is what happens when you prioritize politics over justice! Hope more hearings like this are coming.
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VoterIntegrityVerifiedFeb 13, 2026
We need to keep the pressure on all these radical AGs across the country.
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PatriotMike88VerifiedFeb 13, 2026
About time someone held Keith Ellison accountable! This guy has been dodging responsibility for years while Minnesota burns.
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ConservativeMomVerifiedFeb 13, 2026
Exactly! The selective enforcement of laws under his watch has been disgraceful.