By John Q. Hosedrinker 
In a recent Truth Social post, former President Donald Trump presented a false narrative of a Minneapolis shooting involving a federal immigration officer, claiming the officer was run over by the victim. However, eyewitness videos directly contradicted Trump’s account, showing the officer was not struck by the car and appeared unharmed after the shooting. Critics, including journalists and researchers, quickly debunked Trump’s claims, highlighting the lack of evidence supporting his version of events. Experts noted Trump’s approach as an example of modern propaganda, utilizing his platform to disseminate misinformation and undermine factual evidence.
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The core of this unsettling situation begins with the stark reality of the Minneapolis ICE shooting. A video captured the event, showing with clear evidence the fatal shooting of a woman by an ICE officer. The incident, witnessed by many, was immediate and left little room for misinterpretation. What followed, however, was a calculated attempt to twist the narrative, painting an “alternate reality” of the events, spearheaded by none other than Donald Trump.
Trump’s response was not just a disagreement with the facts; it was a fabrication. He took to Truth Social, and spread a version of events that was entirely at odds with what the video showed. He claimed the victim had “violently, willfully, and viciously ran over” the officer, forcing him to defend himself. He even suggested it was “hard to believe” the officer survived. This statement directly contradicted the video evidence, which showed the officer moving safely away from the car before firing his weapon, showing no signs of injury. This was a sick, malicious lie, a calculated act designed to manipulate public perception and distort the truth.
The manipulation extended beyond just the words; even the video he used to support his claims had been manipulated. Forensic analysis revealed that the footage had been deliberately altered to support Trump’s narrative. The video was slowed down, the quality degraded, and the audio distorted, all aimed at creating a false impression of aggression from the victim. This wasn’t a simple mistake; it was a meticulously crafted lie designed to justify a brutal act. It was not just an alternative narrative; it was a complete perversion of the truth.
This blatant disregard for facts and the open embrace of deceit didn’t emerge in a vacuum. It was a product of the right-wing machine, a network of individuals, and organizations dedicated to spreading misinformation and propaganda. This “bullshit machine” was operating at “full steam,” as critics observed, working tirelessly to push this false narrative across all platforms. The aim was not just to defend the officer’s actions but to drag the victim’s name through the mud, to dehumanize her and justify the injustice.
The outrage is understandable. How could anyone witness the clear video evidence and still believe Trump’s version of events? The question is, how do people process the same information and reach such vastly different conclusions? How is it possible for anyone to consume Trump’s lies and accept them as truth? It’s a testament to the power of unwavering loyalty, of the ability to reject evidence that contradicts pre-existing beliefs.
The incident is not isolated. The actions of ICE, the government’s immigration enforcement arm, are coming under fire. The narrative being spun, and the actions of ICE agents, echo the tactics of the Gestapo, a clear example of police overreach and the dangers that can occur when a government body is not held accountable.
The implications of this are chilling. If the president of the United States can blatantly lie to the American people when clear video evidence exists, what does that say about the state of truth in the country? If a citizen can be murdered, and the narrative twisted to justify it, what does that say about the value of life? The constant stream of lies, the manipulation of evidence, and the blatant disregard for truth are dangerous.
The situation further highlights the division in the country. The MAGA movement is shown as rejecting the evidence of their eyes and ears. These people are viewed as collaborators, as willing participants in the spread of misinformation. It is not just the lies but the unwavering belief in those lies that has created such a deep divide.
This incident has a broader context, one where the use of propaganda and lies is increasingly accepted. The shooting is the manifestation of a deeper problem: the erosion of truth and the rise of a reality where lies are treated as fact. This reality is happening right now, where video evidence carries less weight than propaganda and lies, showing the danger of a government sponsored terrorist group.
The call for action is clear. To counter this, those who believe in truth need to expose the lies, hold accountable those who spread them, and support those willing to stand up against injustice. The only way to stop it is by exposing the truth. It’s about protecting the core values of personal freedom and individual rights.