The Killing Of Alex Pretti Splits MAGA In Turning Point
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Takeaways
- ❖Alex Prey, an ICU nurse, was killed by federal agents in Minneapolis while filming and aiding a protester, marking the second such death in the city.
- ❖Trump administration officials, including Steven Miller and Greg Bavino, immediately smeared Prey as a 'domestic terrorist' and 'assassin' without evidence.
- ❖The hosts criticized the administration's 'offensively dishonest' and 'sickeningly cruel' response, calling Prey a hero.
- ❖Public outrage, bolstered by video evidence, led to a significant shift in sentiment, with polls showing disapproval of ICE's actions.
- ❖Even some prominent Republicans and conservative media outlets criticized the administration's handling of the incident.
- ❖Trump announced a partial retreat, replacing Greg Bavino in Minneapolis, agreeing to an impartial investigation, and discussing reducing federal agents.
- ❖Democrats in Congress are leveraging a government funding deadline to demand reforms to ICE and DHS, including warrants for arrests and agent identification.
- ❖The core issue is the administration's mass deportation policy, which inevitably leads to chaos and targets 'normal people,' a 'math problem' not just an optics issue.
- ❖The Minneapolis community responded with peaceful protests, vigils, and organized aid, refusing to escalate violence despite federal provocations.
- ❖A New York Magazine article highlighted concerns about Trump's health, revealing his staff's sycophantic efforts to downplay any issues.
Insights
1Federal Agents Kill Alex Prey Amidst Protests
Alex Prey, a 37-year-old ICU nurse, was killed by federal agents in Minneapolis. He was reportedly filming agents and assisting a pepper-sprayed protester when he was tackled, disarmed, and shot multiple times. This was the second American citizen killed by federal agents in Minneapolis, following Renee Good's death.
Prey was filming agents and helping a pepper-sprayed protester when he was tackled, disarmed, and shot at least 10 times. His last words were 'Are you okay?' to the woman he was helping.
2Trump Administration's Immediate Smear Campaign
Immediately after Prey's killing, Trump administration officials, including Steven Miller, JD Vance, Christine, and Greg Bavino, launched a coordinated effort to smear Prey. They characterized him as a 'domestic terrorist' and 'assassin' who violently resisted agents and intended 'maximum damage' to law enforcement, despite video evidence contradicting these claims.
Steven Miller smeared Prey as a 'domestic terrorist' and 'assassin' who planned to murder law enforcement (). Officials like Bavino and Nome claimed Prey wanted to do 'maximum damage' without evidence (). Cash Patel hypocritically stated one 'cannot bring a firearm loaded with multiple magazines to any sort of protest' while having previously supported Kyle Rittenhouse ().
3Widespread Public and Political Backlash Forces Retreat
Prey's killing sparked significant public outrage, breaking through in a way previous incidents had not. Polling showed 58% of voters believed ICE had gone too far, and Trump's immigration approval dropped. This led to criticism from unexpected sources, including some Republicans (Rand Paul, James Comer, Greg Abbott) and conservative media (New York Post). The pressure forced a partial retreat from the Trump administration.
Polling indicated 58% of voters believed ICE had gone too far, with Trump's immigration approval at 39% (). NBA players, former NFL stars, and local community members expressed outrage (). Republicans like James Comer and Greg Abbott publicly criticized ICE's actions (). The New York Post editorial called for an end to 'hasty, misleading rhetoric' ().
4Trump Administration's Partial Retreat and Concessions
In response to the backlash, Trump announced several changes: Tom Homan would replace Greg Bavino in Minneapolis, and Bavino was removed from his commander-at-large role. Trump also engaged with Minnesota Governor Tim Walls and Mayor Jacob Fry, agreeing to an impartial investigation into Prey's killing involving state officials and considering a reduction in federal agents in Minnesota. White House Press Secretary Caroline Levit distanced Trump from Miller's 'assassin' characterization of Prey.
Trump announced Tom Homan would replace Greg Bavino in Minneapolis, and Bavino was removed from his commander-at-large role (). Trump had a 'very good call' with Tim Walls, agreeing to an impartial investigation and looking into reducing federal agents (). Caroline Levit stated Trump 'doesn't characterize him that way,' referring to Miller's 'assassin' comment ().
5Minneapolis Community's Non-Violent Resistance
The Minneapolis community responded to the federal presence and Prey's killing with organized, non-violent protests and acts of solidarity. This included a 'Day of Truth and Freedom' economic boycott and strike involving 50,000 people without violence, numerous vigils, and community members providing aid to released detainees. This disciplined approach was credited with preventing riots and effectively pushing back against federal aggression.
The 'Day of Truth and Freedom' saw 50,000 people participate in a peaceful economic boycott and protest (). Spontaneous vigils across the city were credited with changing the energy and preventing riots (). Community members brought food, coats, and phones to released detainees and offered homes ().
Lessons
- Actively monitor and document government actions, especially those by federal agents, as video evidence proved crucial in countering official narratives.
- Support and participate in local community organizing and peaceful protests to collectively push back against perceived government overreach and injustice.
- Demand accountability and transparency from government officials, particularly regarding law enforcement actions and the use of force, by contacting elected representatives and engaging in public discourse.
Quotes
"The victims are the border patrol agents. I'm not blaming the border patrol agents. The victim are the border patrol agents."
"His last act was trying to help a woman who had just been brutally assaulted by a CBP officer. He's trying to cover her and put his body in the way of her so she wouldn't be beaten further. And like I I his last words were, 'Are you okay?'"
"You shouldn't have to be a hero to not have the government lie about you when you're shot dead in the street by agents of the state. You shouldn't have to be the best of us to be treated with respect."
"There's far more outrage from tech leaders over a wealth tax than masked ICE agents terrorizing communities in executing civilians in the streets. Tells you what you need to know about the values of our industry."
"It is a bigger deal when the state executes an American citizen, right? Like we have an implicit contract with the state that the state is allowed to use violence or to detain us, right, to take away our freedoms and our liberties, right?"
"If there aren't riots in the Twin Cities tonight it's because of the vigils on every corner."
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