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"Conservative mouthpieces have done a terrific job of framing the politics of resentment and grievance that dominate our age as a reaction to the excesses of liberalism, or what is now called 'wokeism.' ...
Donald Trump is the fruit of this movement."
#Trump #Republicans #conservatism
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"The conservative agenda is often said to have wide appeal among the American public, which is routinely described as innately conservative. But this is illusory. When they are explained to Americans in clear terms, conservative policies are routinely rejected. The movement has therefore relied increasingly on propaganda and disinformation to stay in power (or, in enough power to obstruct)."
#Trump #Republicans #conservatism
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"The suggestion that the corruption, chaos, and brutality coming out of this administration is just the work of one demented individual is misleading. We are witnessing a generational catastrophe. The American conservative movement has failed; it has failed spectacularly. It has failed as the direct result of its internal contradictions and beliefs and its weakness in confronting its most radical elements."
~ Katherine Stewart
#Trump #Republicans #conservatism
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The American Conservative Movement Has Failed
Assuming the republic survives, we will have to pick up the pieces. But first we must understand who and what brought us here.Katherine Stewart (The Contrarian)
Russia's BFF Belarus joins Trump's 'Board of Peace,' raising eyebrows over Lukashenka's role | Euronews euronews.com/2026/01/28/belaru…
#Republicans #MAGA #GOP #Trump #politics #BoP #Belarus #Russia #press
Belarus joins Trump's 'Board of Peace,' raising eyebrows over Lukashenka's role
Belarus joined Donald Trump's conflict resolution initiative despite concerns over its president's continued crackdown on dissent and support for Russia in its war against Ukraine.Aleksandar Brezar (Euronews.com)
"Trump’s cowardly enablers are largely responsible for the abyss America has plunged into."
~ Paul Krugman
#AlexPretti #Trump #MaskedThugs #murder #execution #BothSides #media #journalists #Democrats #Republicans
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"By focusing exclusively on congressional Democrats, we are letting Republicans off the hook. They are the ones with the power to actually stop the killings and the terror. The real question is whether they will use it."
#AlexPretti #Trump #MaskedThugs #murder #execution #BothSides #Democrats #Republicans
/12
"In my circles and group chats, the conversation immediately turned to Democrats. What can they do to stop Trump and protect the people of Minnesota, Maine, and whatever community Stephen Miller decides to terrorize next? Which Democrat will grab the nation’s attention and give voice to the anger and fear pulsing through the country?"
~ Dan Pfeiffer
#AlexPretti #Trump #MaskedThugs #murder #execution #BothSides #Democrats #Republicans
/11
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Stop Letting Republicans Off the Hook for the ICE Killings
The GOP has a choice: use their power to force change or own the chaos and the killings.Dan Pfeiffer (The Message Box)
"It is almost entirely certain that Donald will never be held accountable in a way that will feel just or satisfying. There is no prison or poverty in his future. He is a lame duck and a shockingly weak man. At the very least, though, let’s make sure that he and his party are neutered and let’s make sure he knows we know it."
#AlexPretti #murder #execution #Trump #Republicans
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"He dropped out of the race, AND out of being a Republican entirely, saying that even though he had been on board with the deportations and making words about FRAUD, he could no longer support the national GOP’s 'stated retribution on the citizens of our state, nor can I count myself a member of a party that would do so.'”
#ReneeGood #AlexPretti #Trump #murder #execution #Minnesota #Republicans #ChrisMadel
/18
"Chris Madel, the hopeful Republican candidate for governor who until Monday was polling at the top among Republicans."
~ Marcie Jones
#ReneeGood #AlexPretti #Trump #murder #execution #Minnesota #Republicans #ChrisMadel
/17
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Is Trump About To TACO On His Minnesota Invasion?
Sounds like could be, here's hoping!Marcie Jones (Wonkette)
"Our researchers have been watching Fox, and even they are struggling to defend what took place, with some of their hosts openly showing their disdain for the regime’s narrative."
The insurmountable challenge for them as they lie: there are multiple videos. And they know we all can see them if we wish, and they flatly contradict the lies we're being told.
#ReneeGood #AlexPretti #Trump #murder #execution #Minnesota #Republicans
/16
"Even many of the regime’s staunchest defenders know that what transpired over the weekend was unforgivable, and the way the regime handled the situation made things even worse. To give you a sense of what I’m referring to, even Texas Governor Greg Abbott said earlier that ICE needs to 'recalibrate' its mission after this weekend’s shooting."
#ReneeGood #AlexPretti #Trump #murder #execution #Minnesota #Republicans
/15
"Things have gotten very ugly for Donald Trump over the past 24 hours. This weekend was a breaking point for so many Americans after yet another American was murdered by the Trump regime. His name was Alex Pretti. They killed him in cold blood. Then they lied about it. Over. And over. And over again."
~ Ben Meiselas
#ReneeGood #AlexPretti #Trump #murder #execution #Minnesota #Republicans
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Monday Afternoon News Updates as Fallout Grows over Trump Regime's Latest Murder — 1/26/26
Trump is now scrambling for an off-ramp...Ben Meiselas (Meidas+)
"The way I describe it is that Republicans are becoming wary of defending the indefensible. This is another moment in that evolution. And so, you know, what we've seen… the stories are all about ways to mitigate the damage."
~ Simon Rosenberg
#ReneeGood #AlexPretti #Trump #murder #execution #Minnesota #Republicans
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"Republican Chris Madel made a stunning exit from the Minnesota governor’s race on Jan. 26, saying he cannot support the national GOP’s
'stated retribution on the citizens of our state, nor can I count myself a member of a party that would do so.'”
~ Ryan Faircloth
#ReneeGood #AlexPretti #Trump #murder #execution #Minnesota #Republicans
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"The NRA and pro-gun groups are joining the chorus calling for a full investigation of the killing of Alex Pretti—a stance that is at odds with the administration’s 'blame Alex Pretti for his own execution' narrative."
~ Robert B. Hubbell
#ReneeGood #AlexPretti #Trump #murder #execution #Minnesota #Republicans #NRA #guns
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"In response, the NRA posted: 'This sentiment … is dangerous and wrong. Responsible public voices should be awaiting a full investigation, not making generalizations and demonizing law-abiding citizens.'
Gun Owners of America, a non-profit lobbying organization, also criticized that claim from Essayli – who is now an acting first assistant US attorney for California’s central federal district court."
#ReneeGood #AlexPretti #Trump #murder #execution #Minnesota #Republicans #NRA #guns
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"The NRA waded into the national dialogue over Pretti’s killing after Bill Essayli – who was appointed by Trump to temporarily serve as a US attorney in California in 2025 – posted on social media: 'If you approach law enforcement with a gun, there is a high likelihood they will be legally justified in shooting you.'”
~ Michael Sainato
#ReneeGood #AlexPretti #Trump #murder #execution #Minnesota #Republicans #NRA #guns
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NRA and pro-gun groups call for ‘full investigation’ into killing of Alex Pretti
Groups typically aligned with Trump call for investigation as NRA wades into the national dialogueMichael Sainato (The Guardian)
Plenty of Republicans are deeply uncomfortable about what happened on Saturday, and not just the awful incident itself but the administration’s immediate reaction.
~ Jack Blanchard and Dasha Burns
#ReneeGood #AlexPretti #Trump #murder #execution #Minnesota #Republicans
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"Those same sources told Fox there is no indication he meant to kill agents and believe the shooting will likely be deemed a 'bad shoot' driven by split-second decisions in a chaotic moment. Several described DHS’s messaging as a disaster for crisis management that has worsened the situation, eroded trust, and cost the agency support, even as they continue to back the administration’s broader immigration agenda."
#ReneeGood #AlexPretti #Trump #murder #execution #Minnesota #Republicans
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"Multiple federal immigration enforcement sources, including senior officials, told Fox News that DHS has damaged its credibility and internal morale by publicly exaggerating claims that Alex Pretti intended a 'massacre,' despite video evidence showing he never drew his weapon."
~ Aaron Parnas
#ReneeGood #AlexPretti #Trump #murder #execution #Minnesota #Republicans
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"Fox’s Bill Melugin, one of the administration’s favorite reporters, wrote, 'I’m told there is extreme frustration with DHS officials going on TV and putting out statements claiming that Alex Pretti was intending to conduct a "massacre" of federal agents or wanted to carry out "maximum damage," even after numerous videos appeared to show those claims were inaccurate.'”
~ Bulwark
#ReneeGood #AlexPretti #Trump #murder #execution #Minnesota #Republicans
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Honor Pretti and Good. End the Occupation.
Now is the time to think big and be bold.William Kristol (The Bulwark)
"Calls for an investigation have come from across the political spectrum after video analysis showed officers had removed a handgun from Pretti that he was reportedly permitted to carry – and which he was not handling – before fatally shooting him on Saturday. Trump officials, meanwhile, are continuing to lie about what happened."
~ Nicola Slawson
#ReneeGood #AlexPretti #Trump #murder #execution #Minnesota #Republicans
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First Thing: Obamas call Alex Pretti’s killing a ‘tragedy’ as pressure mounts for full investigation
Barack and Michelle Obama say killing should be ‘wake-up call’ and accuse federal agents of not operating in lawful way. Plus, meet the OB-GYNs fighting Trump’s ‘guerrilla war on science’Nicola Slawson (The Guardian)
":The DC insider press is full of stories this morning about Congressional Republicans frustrated/worried/panicky about the incredible mess their madman-in-chief has made of things."
~ Simon Rosenberg
#ReneeGood #AlexPretti #Trump #murder #execution #Minnesota #Republicans
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"The Senate and the White House are suddenly in the middle of the most serious political crisis of.....Trump’s second term"
Everyone needs to be calling Congress today - they need to hear from us. Loud and proud!Simon Rosenberg (Hopium Chronicles By Simon Rosenberg)
"Today the editorial boards of both Rupert Murdoch’s Wall Street Journal and his New York Post urged the administration to pause its ICE operations in Minneapolis after the killing of Alex Pretti."
~ Heather Cox Richardson
#ReneeGood #AlexPretti #Trump #murder #execution #Minnesota #Republicans
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January 25, 2026
As the nation mourned the killing of VA ICU nurse Alex Pretti yesterday at the hands of federal officials in Minneapolis, President Donald J.Heather Cox Richardson (Letters from an American)
"Donald Trump is reportedly 'furious' with the way the Department of Homeland Security has handled the events in Minnesota over the past several weeks. He is not upset with the immigration enforcement activities. Rather, he is upset that Americans are seeing them."
~ Aaron Parnas
#ReneeGood #AlexPretti #Trump #murder #execution #Minnesota #Republicans
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God bless our brave neighbors in Minnesota.
If Anyone Can Pull Off a General Strike, It’s Minnesotans
The massive outpouring of support for Friday’s day of action against ICE builds on long-term organizing that residents of the North Star State have tended to for a long time.
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#Republicans #MAGA #GOP #Trump #Minnesota #GeneralSrike #press
Under Trump, workplace harassment can now go unpunished
Led by Trump's hand-picked chair, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission just made millions vulnerable at work
salon.com/2026/01/23/under-tru…
#Republicans #MAGA #GOP #Trump #harassment #press
Meet Coalie, the Republican Trump team's absurd new mascot
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#Republicans #MAGA #GOP #Trump #coalie #press
Meet Coalie, the Trump team's absurd new mascot
Hey kids, it’s Coalie! He’s a cute and cuddly lump of coal wearing a hardhat, and he’s here to tell you just how great coal mining is and just how great the Trump administration is at ...Daily Kos
Friday’s ‘ICE Out of Minnesota’ day is a general strike.
dailykos.com/stories/2026/1/23…
A general strike is a work stoppage across multiple industries. The overall goal is to pause economic activity to compel change. General strikes are uncommon in modern America but were once a staple of protest politics.
Citing the killing of Renee Good by federal agent Jonathan Ross, organizers say the general strike is intended to be a day of nonviolent reflection.
#Republicans #MAGA #Trump #Minnesota #press
Friday’s ‘ICE Out of Minnesota’ day is a general strike. Here’s what that means.
Friday is “ICE Out of Minnesota: Day of Truth & Freedom,” a general strike supported by Minnesota’s unions, progressive faith leaders, Democratic lawmakers and community activists. The � “...Daily Kos
A cadre of global gangsters committed to 'peace' running the world. What could go wrong? #Apocalypse
Trump’s breathtakingly autocratic ‘Board of Peace’
While the U.N. relies on the agonizingly slow process of building consensus among 193 nations, the Board of Peace would operate on the principle of the “inner circle.”
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#Republicans #MAGA #GOP #Trump #autocracy #Peace #BoP #press
Trump’s breathtakingly autocratic ‘Board of Peace’
While the U.N. relies on building consensus among 193 nations, Trump's Board of Peace would operate on the principle of the “inner circle."Imran Khalid (MS NOW)
US Judge Rules ICE Raids Require Judicial Warrants, Contradicting Secret ICE Memo
The ruling in federal court in Minnesota lands as Immigration and Customs Enforcement faces scrutiny over an internal memo claiming judge-signed warrants aren’t needed to enter homes without consent.
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#Republicans #Constitution #ICE #Trump #press
He still needs more MAGA money? LOL
Republican President Donald Trump Fundraising Email Claims His Calls Are Being “Blocked”
Supporters are urged to donate to help him avoid impeachment
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Donald Trump is once again misleading his supporters in a fundraising email that falsely suggests he is personally trying and failing to reach them by phone.
#Republicans #MAGA #GOP #Trump #fundraising #impeachment #press
Fury after report Republican President Donald Trump's DOJ sought criminal probe into mom murdered by ICE
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Reaction was swift and brutal online after news broke that the Department of Justice sought to investigate Minnesota mother Renee Good for criminal liability even after her death – a move that elicited an “extremely rare” judicial rejection.
#Republicans #MAGA #GOP #Trump #ReneeGood #SayHerName #IC #press
Real Nobel Prize winner says Republican President Donald Trump shot himself in foot at Davos
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"Trump may have imagined that the Europeans would cower in the face of his wrath. Instead, they humiliated him. He dropped his latest tariff threats in return for a 'framework' that gave the United States essentially nothing it didn’t already have..."
#Republicans #MAGA #GOP #Trump #Davos #Krugman #press
⬆️ Trump's devotees are petrified about what's about to come ⬇️
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Republicans appear nervous about the fact that Trump is paying more attention to Venezuela’s problems than America’s. More importantly, they appear nervous about his broken promises. He said he’d bring down the cost of living on Day One. Nope. He said he’d release the Epstein files. Nope. He said he’d focus on America and leave the rest of the world alone. Nope.
#Republicans #MAGA #GOP #Trump #opinion #press
Trump's devotees are petrified about what's about to come
I confess. I don’t fully understand why anyone steeped in the culture of MAGA would be having doubts. Donald Trump is the same man he was the first time he was elected. Literally nothing about him has changed.John Stoehr (Raw Story)
Murdoch Empire's Wall Street Journal Editorial Board
The FCC’s Late Night Comedy Show
Brendan Carr wants ‘equal time’ on TV talk programs.
wsj.com/opinion/donald-trump-f…
Republican President Donald Trump’s desire to control the public airwaves is verging on the comic, literally. Witness the Federal Communications Commission’s memo this week targeting late-night comedy—yes, the same shows that Mr. Trump claims are irrelevant.
Army Vet Says ICE Detained Him for 8 Hours, Blocked Access to Lawyer | The New Republic
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William Vermie of Minneapolis is also a Purple Heart recipient.
ICE beat, cuffed, and jailed an army veteran and Purple Heart recipient for protesting in Minneapolis—and then the Department of Homeland Security lied about his charges.
On Friday, 39-year-old William Vermie was arrested while watching ICE agents go after two young men.
ICE Detains 2-Year-Old Girl Days After Using 5-Year-Old as Bait | The New Republic
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ICE agents continue to target kids as they crack down on Minneapolis.
ICE detained a 2-year-old girl in Minneapolis on Thursday, just two days after using a 5-year-old as bait.
A district court judge ordered that the child be released by 9:30 p.m. on Friday after she and her father were detained by ICE at a traffic stop.
#Republicans #MAGA #GOP #Trump #ICE #children #Minneapolis #press
Dozens of faith leaders were arrested during a massive peaceful protest Friday at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport.
Organizers of the action said that “roughly 100” clergy members were arrested during the protest, according to CBS News.
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#Republicans #MAGA #GOP #Trump #Minneapolis #clergy #arrests #deportations #press
Police Arrest Huge Group of Faith Leaders in Minneapolis ICE Protest
The clergy members had blocked a key road to try to prevent deportations.The New Republic