Trump’s post-truth agenda beaten back as Americans refuse to accept ICE lies

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 6 min read 100% complete by David Smith in WashingtonJanuary 31, 2026 at 12:00 PM

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After federal agents in Minneapolis shot and killed Alex Pretti, a nurse, White House officials attempted to portray him as a dangerous "would-be assassin." This narrative quickly unraveled due to widespread video evidence showing Pretti unarmed and restrained when shot. The public backlash, along with criticism from Democrats and Republicans, forced Trump to distance himself from the initial claims and shuffle immigration leadership in Minneapolis. This incident, along with a previous shooting of Renee Good by ICE, highlights a growing resistance to the administration's attempts to control the narrative surrounding immigration enforcement. The availability of video evidence and the subsequent public outcry demonstrated a rejection of the administration's "alternative facts" approach.

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Mexico 40% New York Post 50% Stephen Miller 50% Department of Homeland Security 50% Kristi Noem 50% Renee Good 60% Kellyanne Conway 60% Sean Spicer 60% Minneapolis ×370% Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) ×380% Alex Pretti ×580% Donald Trump ×290%

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ice 90% post-truth 80% alternative facts 70% video evidence 70% official narrative 60% reality distortion 60% public backlash 50% misinformation 50% minneapolis 40%