Obama did praise ordinary Twin Cities residents who braved frigid temperatures and risked their safety during an ICE-related surge. He described them as looking out for their neighbors — helping with grocery runs and accompanying kids to school. However, he didn't specifically frame this as standing up against the federal government or ICE operations. D'Souza's conclusion that "the Left is the party of violence" is an opinion statement, not a factual claim that can be fact-checked. What's clear from the record is that the actions Obama praised were explicitly nonviolent — mutual aid and community care during a difficult time. Whether those examples support or refute a broader claim about a political party's character is a matter of interpretation, not verifiable fact.