Bulwark Takes Tim Miller: Federal Agents Shot an American And These Ghouls Defended It
Jan 29, 2026
A heated recounting of a televised panel over the killing of Alex Pretti by federal agents. Clips and jurisdictional questions about use of force are discussed. Political fallout, messaging from the Trump era, and contested claims of staging come up. A debate about masculinity, courage, and who is responsible for protecting citizens closes the conversation.
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State Violence Erodes Public Trust
- Federal agents killed Alex Priddy despite video showing he posed no clear threat while defending a woman.
- Tim Miller argues this incident undermines public trust and damages Trump's support among young men and Hispanics.
Lies About Clear Events Backfire Politically
- The Trump administration's early misleading statements about the shooting risk political fallout.
- Miller says lying about obvious facts will erode trust and cost votes at the ballot box.
Pull Federal Agents From Interior Cities
- Remove federal ICE and CBP agents from non-border cities like Minneapolis immediately.
- Reassign them to border duties and reassess programs that target peaceful citizens.