The Morning Meeting Does New Video Show Alex Pretti Behaving Violently Toward ICE and CBP? Will It Change the Debate?
Jan 29, 2026
They discuss Tom Homan’s new tone and a policy shift on jails cooperating with ICE. A controversial video of Alex Pretti confronting ICE and CBP sparks debate about media narratives. Talks about shutdown negotiations, Kristi Noem’s cabinet meeting fate, and heightened Truth Social activity. International topics include Iran and Ukraine-Russia developments, plus updates on Georgia searches and the California governor race.
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Homan Shifts Tone To Calm Crisis
- Tom Homan's conciliatory tone aimed to change the narrative and calm tensions after the Minneapolis shooting.
- Hosts saw his approach as shifting from rhetoric to operational de-escalation while keeping enforcement goals intact.
Video Recasts Pretti's Role
- The release of new angles of the Alex Pretti video changed public perception of his behavior at the scene.
- Hosts argued the footage undermines earlier narratives portraying him solely as a nonviolent Good Samaritan.
Video Adds Context, Not Justification
- The panel noted the video doesn't justify the killing but provides context that contradicts earlier media narratives.
- Larry highlighted that ICE's restraint after the taillight damage also complicates portrayals of aggressive enforcement.