Bulwark Takes Another Murder in Minneapolis (w/ Sam Stein & Adrian Carrasquillo)
Jan 25, 2026
Adrian Carrasquillo, an on-the-ground immigration reporter, and Sam Stein, a political investigative analyst, dissect the killing in Minneapolis. They walk through the video, disputed official narratives, alleged evidence mishandling, and community organizing responses. The conversation spotlights local fear, legal battles, political leverage, and strategies for accountability.
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Video Defeats Immediate Official Narrative
- Video evidence made the facts of Alex Pretti's killing immediately visible and contradicted the administration's quick narrative.
- Sam Stein says the swift government smearing revealed a rehearsed propaganda playbook rather than honest investigation.
Speedy Smear Undermines Investigation
- The administration rapidly labeled Pretti a terrorist and justified the shooting within minutes.
- Sam Stein calls that speed and coordination an attempt to prejudice the investigation and shape public opinion.
Family Notified By Reporter First
- Pretti's family learned of his death via an AP reporter and then scrambled to confirm details.
- Sam Stein recounts Stephen Miller publicly calling Pretti an assassin before the family could grieve.