The Briefing with Jen Psaki

Trump accidentally confesses why he is antagonizing Minneapolis

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Jan 16, 2026
Miles Taylor, former chief of staff at the Department of Homeland Security, analyzes Trump's potential invocation of the Insurrection Act, drawing from his experiences during Trump's first term. Elliott Payne, Minneapolis City Council President, vividly describes the disruptive impact of ICE operations on community safety and protest efforts. Together, they unveil the stark contrast between DHS claims and residents' experiences, revealing a chaotic and militarized approach that deepens unrest in Minneapolis.
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INSIGHT

Insurrection Act As Power Grab

  • Miles Taylor predicts Trump will invoke the Insurrection Act to assert power.
  • Taylor frames the Act as a long-sought tool Trump views as 'magical authorities' to bypass checks.
ANECDOTE

Trump Praised 'Soldier-Like' ICE Agents

  • Taylor recalled Trump meeting ICE agents and telling him 'you look like you're straight out of central casting.'
  • The memory illustrates Trump's desire for militarized appearance and behavior from enforcement agents.
INSIGHT

Official Claims Versus Visual Evidence

  • Kristi Noem and DHS claim ICE follows law and targets dangerous criminals.
  • Psaki contrasts that claim with visible videos showing indiscriminate actions against civilians.
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