Minnesota AG Keith Ellison just dropped a bombshell on CNN’s OutFront, defending a mob of protesters who stormed into a St. Paul church as pure First Amendment activity. That’s right—barging into a house of worship, disrupting services, and creating chaos? According to Ellison, it’s all protected speech. He even pinned the blame squarely on Donald Trump, implying the former president’s rhetoric somehow lit the fuse, while casually admitting, I wasn’t there. I don’t know what happened. This isn’t just a head-scratcher; it’s a masterclass in selective free speech advocacy from a top law enforcement official who seems more interested in political theater than facts.

Let’s unpack the hypocrisy here, especially for the 2A community watching closely. Ellison’s quick pivot to excuse church invaders as exercising their rights rings hollow when you consider how anti-gun zealots—like those in his own progressive orbit—routinely demonize armed self-defense in public spaces as threatening or beyond First Amendment pale. Imagine a concealed carrier drawing a holstered pistol to protect parishioners from such a disruption: Would Ellison call that Second Amendment activity or slap felony charges for brandishing? His Trump-blaming dodge ignores the real context—a heated election cycle where leftist agitators test boundaries, much like the CHAZ/CHOP occupations or campus takeovers that went unprosecuted under similar free speech pretenses. It’s a dangerous precedent: If mob rule gets a pass inside sacred spaces, what’s next? Synagogues? Gun shops during open houses?

The implications for gun owners are stark—Ellison’s stance signals open season for protests that could escalate into violence, forcing law-abiding citizens to choose between passivity and protective action. In a post-Bruen world where carry rights are Supreme Court-backed, this emboldens 2A defenders to stay vigilant: Arm up, train hard, and document everything. When blue-state DAs like Ellison prioritize narrative over neutrality, it’s not just churches at risk—it’s every venue where self-defense might clash with their version of free speech. 2A patriots, take note: This is why we fight for reciprocity, stand-your-ground laws, and leaders who protect rights, not mobs. Stay frosty.