Conservative journalist Nick Sortor was robbed of his $1,000 camera by alleged Somali assailants in Minneapolis’s Cedar Riverside neighborhood, highlighting escalating tensions in the immigrant-heavy area amid Soros-funded anti-ICE protests.
Story Highlights
- Nick Sortor reported being robbed by “Somali thugs” while filming in Minneapolis’s Cedar Riverside area
- Incident occurred during ongoing anti-ICE protests funded by Soros-linked organizations
- No arrests made despite Sortor’s public accusations on social media
- Attack exposes dangers facing conservative journalists in immigrant-dominated neighborhoods
Conservative Journalist Targeted in Somali Enclave
Nick Sortor, a prominent conservative influencer and journalist, became the latest victim of street crime in Minneapolis’s Cedar Riverside neighborhood, known locally as “Little Mogadishu.” Sortor posted on X that a group he described as “Somali thugs” robbed him of his expensive camera equipment while he was documenting activities in the area. The brazen daylight robbery demonstrates the lawlessness that has plagued this immigrant-heavy section of Minneapolis for years.
The attack on Sortor represents a disturbing pattern of violence against conservative voices attempting to report on immigration-related issues. Cedar Riverside has been home to a large Somali immigrant community since the 1990s resettlement programs, and tensions over crime and integration have persisted throughout this period. The neighborhood has become a focal point for debates about immigration policy and public safety.
Soros-Funded Groups Orchestrate Anti-ICE Protests
The robbery occurred against the backdrop of escalating anti-ICE protests that have gripped the Minneapolis area following the death of protester Renee Good. According to recent reporting, these protests are being funded by far-left organizations with direct ties to George Soros’s network. Indivisible Twin Cities, linked to the Soros-backed Indivisible Project, and CAIR’s Minnesota chapter have been identified as key financial backers of the demonstrations targeting federal immigration enforcement.
The timing of Sortor’s attack during these well-funded protests raises serious questions about the safety of journalists covering immigration issues. DHS officials state that Good attempted to run over an ICE agent before being fatally shot, but CAIR Minnesota disputes this account, claiming she was “peacefully observing.” The FBI is currently investigating the incident, but protest organizers continue to escalate tensions in the area where Sortor was subsequently robbed.
Pattern of Targeting Conservative Media
This incident marks the second time Sortor has been victimized by criminals in recent months, with car thieves previously targeting him near an autism center. The repeated attacks suggest conservative journalists face heightened risks when reporting from areas with significant immigrant populations or during politically charged events. Despite Sortor’s public accusations and social media outcry, no arrests have been made in connection with the camera theft.
The lack of police action following Sortor’s robbery highlights broader concerns about law enforcement priorities in Democrat-controlled cities. While millions of dollars flow to Soros-funded protest groups, working journalists covering immigration enforcement face physical danger and property theft with little recourse. This pattern undermines press freedom and threatens the ability of conservative voices to document the real impacts of failed immigration policies on American communities.
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Minneapolis protester allegedly robs conservative influencer Nick Sortor
Car thieves drove Nick Sortor camera stolen autism center
Far-left groups are behind the funding of anti-ICE protests in Minnesota
