KNIVES OUT: Kristi Noem TRASHES Stephen Miller As MN Killing Fallout Spirals
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Takeaways
- ❖Trump refused to label Alex Pretty an 'assassin,' calling the incident 'unfortunate' and expressing discomfort with Pretty carrying a gun, diverging from his loyalists' aggressive rhetoric.
- ❖Kristi Noem's camp blames Stephen Miller for dictating the false narrative that Alex Pretty was a 'domestic terrorist' planning 'maximum damage,' revealing deep internal administration infighting.
- ❖An initial DHS review contradicts the government's spin, confirming Pretty did not brandish a gun and was shot by two separate agents, who continued firing after he was motionless.
- ❖Alex Pretty had his ribs broken by federal agents a week before his death and was potentially on a federal 'agitator' database, raising questions of targeted action.
- ❖The hosts argue that Trump's leadership condoned aggressive, escalating tactics by federal agents, leading to chaotic and violent situations on the ground.
- ❖A pro-Trump Slovakian Prime Minister, Robert Fico, described Trump's 'psychological state' as 'dangerous' after a meeting, suggesting concerns about age-related decline.
Insights
1Trump Undercuts His Own Narrative and Loyalists on Alex Pretty Killing
Despite his administration's initial framing of Alex Pretty as a 'domestic terrorist' or 'assassin,' Trump publicly refused to use these terms, instead calling it a 'very unfortunate incident' and expressing concern about Pretty having a gun. This move effectively undercut the aggressive narrative pushed by his loyalists like Stephen Miller and Kristi Noem, who had gone 'over their skis' in defending the federal agents' actions.
Trump's comments (, ) and the host's analysis that he 'undercuts all of them' () when the situation became a 'disaster for him.'
2Internal Blame Game Erupts: Noem Camp Blames Stephen Miller for False Narrative
Reports indicate a significant internal conflict within the Trump administration, with Kristi Noem's department blaming Stephen Miller for dictating the false narrative that Alex Pretty was a 'would-be assassin' planning 'maximum damage.' This suggests Miller, who oversees immigration and federal agent deployments, pushed an aggressive and unsubstantiated story that later proved indefensible.
Axios report quoted: 'Christine Nol's language that Alex Party wanted to massacre federal agents was dictated to Noom and her department by the man most responsible for the controversial operation, Steven Miller.' ()
3Official Review Contradicts Initial Claims in Alex Pretty Shooting
An early DHS review, despite being a self-investigation, contradicted the administration's initial narrative. It confirmed that Alex Pretty did not brandish a gun (only a phone) and that two separate agents fired shots into him, continuing even after he was motionless on the ground. This highlights a pattern of federal agencies making unsubstantiated claims that are later disproven by evidence.
DHS review findings: 'Prey did not brandish a gun. ... there were two separate agents that fired shots into Freddy.' (, ) The hosts also note agents continued to 'pump bullets into his body' after he was motionless ().
4Alex Pretty Was Previously Assaulted by Federal Agents and Potentially Tracked in a Database
CNN reported that Alex Pretty had his ribs broken by federal agents a week before his death while protesting their attempts to detain others. Furthermore, a memo instructed agents to collect information on 'agitators' and 'protesters' for a consolidated form, raising concerns that Pretty was in a federal database and potentially targeted by agents on the scene.
CNN report: 'about a week before his death. He suffered a broken rib when a group of federal officers tackled him... In a statement, DHS said DHS law enforcement has no record of this incident.' And 'A memo sent earlier this month to agents temporarily assigned to the city asked them to capture all images, license plate identifications, and general information on hotels, agitators, protesters, etc.' (, , )
Bottom Line
Even pro-Trump international leaders express concern over his 'psychological state.'
Robert Fico, the Prime Minister of Slovakia and a known Trump supporter, described Trump's 'psychological state' as 'dangerous' after a meeting. This suggests that concerns about Trump's mental acuity or stability are not limited to his political opponents but are also observed by allies, potentially indicating a broader perception of decline.
Analysts should consider how these perceptions from international allies could influence diplomatic relations and global stability, rather than solely focusing on domestic political implications.
Trump's tendency to undercut his loyalists creates a disincentive for aggressive 'spin' when the facts become undeniable.
Loyalists like Stephen Miller and Kristi Noem went 'over their skis' by pushing a strong, false narrative about Alex Pretty, only to be publicly contradicted by Trump himself. This pattern demonstrates that while Trump often rewards aggressive loyalty, he will abandon or humiliate those who create a politically indefensible position for him, potentially leading future loyalists to exercise more caution in their public statements.
Observe how future administration officials and political allies navigate public relations crises, looking for signs of hesitation or a less aggressive initial stance, knowing Trump might not back their 'spin' if it becomes too problematic.
Key Concepts
The Government Spin Cycle
Federal agencies, particularly ICE and CBP, consistently employ a strategy of immediately releasing a strong, often misleading, narrative after controversial shootings. This aims to muddy the waters and galvanize supporters before contradictory evidence (like citizen footage) emerges, making it harder for the truth to gain traction later.
Trump's Political Instincts vs. MAGA Instincts
While many loyalists (like Miller, Noem, Vance) anticipate and amplify what they believe Trump wants (e.g., aggressive, unyielding narratives), Trump himself sometimes diverges. When a narrative becomes politically damaging or 'too undeniable,' he will undercut his own supporters to protect his image, leaving them 'over their skis' and humiliated.
Lessons
- Maintain skepticism towards initial government narratives following controversial law enforcement actions, especially when video evidence is scarce or controlled.
- Support efforts to equip all federal law enforcement agents with body cameras and ensure transparency in investigations, as citizen footage often provides crucial counter-evidence.
- Be aware of the potential for federal agencies to track and database 'agitators' or protesters, and understand the implications for civil liberties and targeted actions.
Notable Moments
Alex Clark of Turning Point USA noted that a majority of 20,000 conservative women in her Facebook group believed the Alex Pretty shooting was unjustified.
This indicates that the administration's narrative failed to convince even a significant portion of its own conservative base, highlighting a 'trust gap' and the widespread perception of injustice that transcended partisan lines in this specific incident.
Quotes
"I'm not sure about his parents, but I know her parents were big Trump fans. Makes me feel bad anyway. But, I mean, I guess you could say even worse. They were tremendous Trump people."
"This man is Robert Fico and he is as Politico says one of the few EU leaders to frequently support Trump's stance on Europe's weakness. He was concerned about the US president's quote psychological state according to two diplomats. And then FICO used the word quote dangerous to describe how the US president came across during their face-to-face meeting."
"I run a Facebook group of over 20,000 conservative women who are fans of my show and the majority think the Alex Patty shooting was unjustified."
"Christine Nol's language that Alex Party wanted to massacre federal agents was dictated to Noom and her department by the man most responsible for the controversial operation, Steven Miller."
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