The MeidasTouch Podcast Trump Loses it as Cover Up of Murder Quickly Unravels
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Jan 25, 2026 A fast-moving rundown of a controversial cover-up around the Border Patrol killing of Alex Peretti. Graphic details of the protest confrontation and questions about official narratives. Political fallout, funding fights, and unexpected backlash from right-wing influencers. Legal actions and demands for evidence as local authorities push for accountability.
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Video Shows Apparent Excessive Force
- Ben Meiselas presents Alex Peretti's death as a deliberate murder by Border Patrol agents captured on video.
- This framing highlights systemic abuse and the failure of federal officials to avoid immediate politicized narratives.
Legal Permit, No Weapon Displayed
- Ben Meiselas explains Peretti had a legal concealed-carry permit and never drew his firearm from its holster.
- He argues federal officials attempted to mischaracterize Peretti to justify lethal force and cover up the killing.
Politicized Messaging Backfires
- Ben Meiselas documents immediate statements from Trump administration figures labeling Peretti a terrorist to justify the shooting.
- He shows that this rapid politicized messaging sparked backlash across diverse conservative and pro-Second Amendment audiences.