Hi there, everyone. It's 4 o'clock in New York. One year in three days after Donald Trump's second inauguration, he is receiving historically low approval ratings from the American public on every single solitary issue that once provided him a political edge.

Despite that incontrovertible fact, we live in a country where nearly every single elite and powerful

sector of our society, from big and fancy law firms to the most prestigious universities,

to the most successful tech companies, the most prestigious

international big banks, and media companies have lined up either behind Donald Trump

or they've capitulated to his threats and demands. That tragic reality makes today's

events and brewing drama in the city of Minneapolis an act of historic

bravery. Take a look at this. These are images of an American city rising up in protest against Donald

Trump and the brutality and cruelty of his administration. Thousands of people are braving a wind chill of minus 20 degrees.

It's part of a coordinated day of peaceful action.

This video is from earlier today.

Protesters were arrested as they formed a line outside of a terminal at Minneapolis Airport.

The Minneapolis Star Tribune reports that the group consisted largely of faith leaders.

You can hear them singing hymns as they were arrested. Today's protests include the local

Minneapolis business community as well, which is also notable. The New York Times reports

this, quote, no work, no shopping, no dining out.

Hundreds of businesses across Minnesota were expected to close and many people vowed to

pause everyday activities on Friday as part of a general strike against the Trump administration's

immigration crackdown. Parts of the city seemed like a ghost town Friday morning, with many cafes and local

coffee chains shuttered, signs posted in their windows expressing solidarity with the strike.

Some signs read, quote, we stand with our Somali neighbors, quote, ice out of Minnesota.

Another read, quote, does ice make you sick? Call out of work, end quote.

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