The MeidasTouch Podcast Trump Gives Horrific Response as Victim Identified
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Jan 24, 2026 Coverage of a Minneapolis shooting that names the victim and examines law enforcement involvement. Discussion of the victim's background as an ICU nurse and claims he was armed legally. Critique of public figures' statements and social posts about the incident. Calls for investigation and accountability for federal agencies.
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Shooting Framed As Authoritarian Pattern
- Ben Meiselas frames the Minneapolis shooting as part of a coordinated, authoritarian pattern by the Trump administration's immigration agencies.
- He emphasizes the victim, Alex J. Pretti, as a lawful concealed-carry ICU nurse filmed confronting agents before being shot multiple times.
Colleagues Remember Pretti's Character
- A VA colleague described Alex Pretti as a kind ICU nurse who recruited for trials and supported critically ill veterans.
- Ben relays coworkers' memories of Pretti planning mountain bike rides and having a great attitude before his death.
Narrative Shift: Filming Branded As Terrorism
- Ben highlights political actors (Stephen Miller, ICE, Border Patrol) responding by labeling Pretti a terrorist and pushing a counter-narrative.
- He argues that filming federal agents is being reframed as "domestic terrorism" by regime supporters.