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WHO IS CHRIS OSTROUSHKO THE MAN WHO ATTACKED JOURNALIST SAVANNAH HERNANDEZ… Chris Ostroushko (also known as “Minnesota Angry Man” or “MN Angry Man” on social media like Instagram and Bluesky under @mnangryman) is a suburban Minnesota construction worker and father who first gained public attention in January 2026. He rose to prominence through a viral, profanity-laced on-camera interview during protests in Minneapolis opposing Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations, particularly after an ICE-related shooting incident in north Minneapolis. His activism appears centered on anti-ICE demonstrations, often at or near the Whipple Federal Building in Minneapolis. He has participated alongside family members, including his wife DeYanna Ostroushko and daughter Paige Ostroushko (who ran a now-deleted Instagram account as “mnangrydaughter”). These events have included protests framing ICE activities as turning the city into a “military zone.” He has been interviewed or featured by outlets like The Bulwark (with Tim Miller), the Star Tribune, and even Jen Psaki, who highlighted him ahead of broader strikes and protests. Public reports and coverage indicate that his involvement in protests began recently (around early 2026), with sources describing him as someone who “had never been to a protest” before the ICE-related events in Minneapolis. He has used his visibility to encourage others to “stand up for community” and has posted content criticizing media coverage of protests (e.g., claiming chaos follows certain networks’ arrival). No evidence from available sources points to his involvement in other specific named organizations, formal activist groups, or unrelated protest movements (such as those tied to labor unions, environmental causes, or prior political campaigns). His online presence focuses on anti-ICE activism, and he has been linked to informal protest circles rather than established nonprofits or structured entities. One testimonial page (ofthebrave.org) briefly referenced him under an “Immigration” category, but it appears inactive or removed. In April 2026, Ostroushko and family members were involved in a high-profile incident at an anti-ICE protest outside the Whipple Federal Building, where Turning Point USA reporter Savanah Hernandez alleged she was assaulted (shoved from behind, leading to reported neck/back/head pain). Multiple videos and angles circulated showing the confrontation, including Ostroushko allegedly directing his daughter to blow a loud whistle in Hernandez’s ear. Arrests and charges followed for disorderly conduct/obstruction involving Ostroushko, his wife, and daughter; a federal investigation (including by the DOJ/FBI) was reported into the journalist assault aspect. He has denied or downplayed elements in some contexts, but video evidence has been widely discussed. Overall, available information ties Ostroushko’s public protest activity almost exclusively to the 2026 wave of anti-ICE actions in the Minneapolis area, with no documented history of broader or earlier involvement in other causes or organizations. His family has operated a small gecko breeding business, but it is unrelated to activism. For the most current developments, checking local Minnesota news (e.g., Star Tribune) or his social accounts would provide updates, as events are recent and ongoing.