A recent focus group of young Republican voters revealed significant hesitancy towards Vice President J.D. Vance as a potential 2028 presidential candidate. Eight out of nine participants did not name Vance as their preferred candidate, citing concerns about his perceived ties to the political establishment and perceived shifts in his stances on key issues. These Gen Z voters instead expressed interest in alternative candidates, including Ron DeSantis, Vivek Ramaswamy, and other rising figures within the Republican Party. This lack of enthusiasm presents a potential challenge for Vance, particularly given Donald Trump’s lukewarm support and the possibility of Trump himself seeking a third term.
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Amid the Trump administration’s aggressive anti-immigration operations, morale is reportedly plummeting among federal law enforcement officers from ICE and Customs and Border Patrol. Officers expressed disillusionment with the tactics and leadership, particularly after a deadly shooting of a U.S. citizen by a federal agent. According to reports, many agents support the deportation agenda but have serious concerns about its execution and the messaging from top officials. Furthermore, there is also extreme frustration within the department over the claims and narratives pushed by DHS in the aftermath of the shooting, eroding trust and credibility among the agents.
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In response to the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti by a Border Patrol agent in Minneapolis, over half of House Democrats are now backing a resolution to impeach Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. This effort, spearheaded by Rep. Robin Kelly, has gained support from both progressive and moderate Democrats, including Senator Jacky Rosen, who has also called for Noem’s impeachment. The push for impeachment follows criticism of Noem’s handling of the situation and the actions of ICE agents in Minneapolis. However, it is unlikely the resolution will pass due to lack of Republican support in both the House and Senate.
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Senator Jacky Rosen is advocating for the impeachment of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem due to the handling of ICE enforcement incidents in Minneapolis, specifically the recent shooting death of Alex Pretti. Rosen criticizes Noem’s response to the incident, calling the attempt to mislead the public deeply shameful. The senator’s call for impeachment is fueled by the lack of video evidence supporting Noem’s claim that Pretti brandished a weapon, leading to questions about the justification of the shooting.
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Chris Madel, a Republican candidate for Minnesota governor, has ended his campaign after a second protester was killed by federal agents. Madel, a lawyer who previously represented the ICE agent involved in the shooting of Renee Good, cited his inability to support the national Republican party’s actions and policies. He criticized the expansion of “Operation Metro Surge” and the detention of citizens based on their skin color, as well as the Department of Homeland Security’s practices. This comes amid increased scrutiny of federal agents’ actions and a shifting political landscape in Minnesota, where no Republican has won a statewide election since 2006.
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Amidst controversy, the Trump administration has been accused of secretly planning to send ICE agents to provide security for the U.S. delegation at the upcoming Winter Olympics in Italy. Despite initial denials, and then confirmations, Italian officials have vacillated on the matter. The plan has ignited anger and sparked calls to prevent ICE agents from entering the country, with critics citing concerns over the agency’s history of violence and overreach. While the U.S. Department of Homeland Security has confirmed ICE’s involvement in assisting with security, Italian authorities continue to deny the agency will operate within the country.
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The focus of our attention should be on the impending authoritarian takeover and the violence occurring in Minneapolis, not on distractions like weather reports or political gaffes. The author emphasizes the killings of Alex Pretti and Renee Good, highlighting the urgent need to support those affected by the government’s actions. The real story involves the masked agents, arrests, violence, and kidnappings happening across the country, which should be the primary focus of all media. To combat this, the author suggests a national strike, acknowledging the difficulties, but emphasizing the importance of staying focused to prevent further spread of the crisis.
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Following false claims made by former U.S. President Donald Trump, a senior French government official addressed the memory of French soldiers who died in Afghanistan. Alice Rufo, the minister delegate at the Defense Ministry, stated that it was crucial to honor the fallen soldiers and reject any insults to their memory. Rufo made these comments after Trump suggested that non-U.S. NATO troops, including French soldiers, avoided the front lines during the Afghanistan war, where ninety French soldiers died. This ceremony aimed to show solidarity and uphold the brotherhood of arms between American, British, and French soldiers.
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During an interview, Donald Trump described his father’s health issues, stating Fred Trump had “an Alzheimer’s thing” at age 86 or 87, while also stating that he, himself, does not have it. When asked if the topic was on his mind, Trump responded that it was not, citing his attitude as the reason. Trump’s clinical psychologist niece, Mary Trump, described witnessing her grandfather’s decline due to Alzheimer’s and noted observing similar symptoms in her uncle. Mary Trump mentioned seeing a “deer-in-the-headlights look” in both her grandfather and uncle, suggesting potential cognitive concerns.
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Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez criticized Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem for a perceived double standard following the death of Alex Pretti, who was killed by a federal agent at a protest. Ocasio-Cortez pointed out that Noem’s stance, which suggested Pretti’s presence at the protest with a legal firearm justified his death, contradicted the administration’s support for armed protesters on the right. She argued this demonstrated a politically motivated application of justice, with the administration essentially condoning violence based on political affiliation. Ultimately, Ocasio-Cortez warned against the dangerous division the administration is attempting to create.
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John Q. Hosedrinker
ICE Agent Morale Plummets Amidst Criticism, Long Hours, and Quotas
Amid the Trump administration’s aggressive anti-immigration operations, morale is reportedly plummeting among federal law enforcement officers from ICE and Customs and Border Patrol. Officers expressed disillusionment with the tactics and leadership, particularly after a deadly shooting of a U.S. citizen by a federal agent. According to reports, many agents support the deportation agenda but have serious concerns about its execution and the messaging from top officials. Furthermore, there is also extreme frustration within the department over the claims and narratives pushed by DHS in the aftermath of the shooting, eroding trust and credibility among the agents.
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