Olivia Julianna's post from January 17, 2026, is a viral sarcastic reply (over 421,000 likes and 10+ million views) to a Daily Caller tweet showing armed Black individuals in downtown Minneapolis. The Daily Caller caption was simply: "🚨SPOTTED in downtown Minneapolis." with a photo of people openly carrying firearms during the ongoing protests.

Her exact quote:
"Oh suddenly yall don’t like the 2nd amendment????"This is pointed irony/criticism implying hypocrisy: many conservatives and 2nd Amendment supporters (especially on the right) strongly defend the right to bear arms — but appear uncomfortable or outraged when armed protesters are Black and opposing federal immigration enforcement (ICE operations), rather than, say, white pro-gun activists or militia groups.Context of the Events (as of January 18, 2026)Minneapolis has seen intense protests and clashes since early January 2026, triggered by:
  • The fatal shooting of Renee Good (a 37-year-old U.S. citizen) by an ICE agent on January 7 during an immigration enforcement action.
  • A massive federal "Operation Metro Surge" deployment of thousands of ICE/CBP agents to the area for deportations and enforcement, which locals describe as feeling like an "invasion" or "occupation."
  • Escalating confrontations: Protesters (many anti-ICE) blocking or following agents, some incidents of violence, tear gas/pepper balls used by federal forces, and at least one other shooting/injury involving an agent and a protester.
  • Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz mobilized the National Guard; ~1,500 active-duty U.S. soldiers were reportedly on standby for possible deployment.
  • Trump administration officials threatened to invoke the Insurrection Act if unrest continued.
  • A federal judge issued limits on ICE tactics against peaceful protesters (no detaining/tear-gassing non-obstructing people).
The armed individuals in the Daily Caller photo appear to be part of these anti-ICE/anti-federal-agent demonstrations, where tensions have occasionally involved visible firearms (though most coverage focuses more on clashes, arrests, and less-lethal force).Reactions to Olivia Julianna's PostThe replies split sharply along ideological lines:
  • Many agreed with her sarcasm → "They think the 2nd Amendment is only for white Republicans" or referenced historical exclusions (e.g., Black people were often legally barred from bearing arms pre-14th Amendment).
  • Conservative/right-leaning replies pushed back hard → "Not when they're threatening law enforcement," "Different situation — pointing guns at cops," or cited crime statistics/demographics in inflammatory ways.
  • Some mocked her personally ("fat fucking human meatball," etc.), while others defended broad 2nd Amendment support regardless of race/situation.
The post highlights deep polarization in the U.S. around guns, race, protests, and federal power — especially when the armed group opposes conservative-backed policies (like aggressive immigration enforcement). It's become one of the most viral moments from these Minneapolis events.