Another ICE Shooting: Does This Change Things?
Making the Argument with Nick Freitas
What happened in the Alex Preddy shooting
Nick summarizes details of the January 24, 2026 ICE operation and conflicting reports about Preddy's death.
What happens when a high-stakes federal operation happens in the middle of a crowded street? Nick analyzes the chaotic shooting of Alex Peretti. With conflicting reports of a disarmed suspect and multiple shots fired while he was held down. This isn't about politics, it's about tactics, truth, and the reality of law enforcement in a war zone environment.
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00:00:00 – The Alex Peretti Shooting: What Really Happened in Minneapolis?
00:02:42 – Breaking Down the Official DHS Report vs. Witness Video. An analysis between DHS claims and bystander footage of the shooting.
00:04:12 – Frame-by-Frame: Did Agents Fire After Disarming Peretti? A detailed look at video evidence suggesting a federal agent secured Peretti's handgun seconds before another officer fired the fatal shots.
00:07:25 – Tactical Breakdown: Adrenaline, Chaos, and Communication Failures. Nick uses his Green Beret training to explain how adrenaline and a lack of communication like an agent not hearing "I've got the gun" can lead to unplanned outcomes in high-stress environments.
00:09:30 – The Risks of Armed Protesting. The legal right to carry at protests versus the tactical reality of how non-compliance while armed "elevates the stakes" for law enforcement.
00:12:15 – Policing in a "War Zone" Environment. Political rhetoric has created a heightened state of fear for agents.
00:16:05 – Analyzing Multiple Camera Angles: Was Peretti Just Directing Traffic? An investigation into Peretti’s actions moments before the shooting.
00:30:15 – Why Narratives Often Outpace Facts: A History of Shooting Reports and misinformation.
00:39:20 – Is Logic Racist? Critiquing White Supremacy Culture in Education.
00:45:30 – When Math and Dieting Become Racist: The "Oppression" of Reality. An analysis of modern cultural critiques regarding diet culture and math education being rooted in white supremacy.
00:47:50 – The Real Cost of Obstruction: Why the Current Climate is Unsustainable. Nick argues that the left's encouragement of obstruction and insurrectionist language makes violent encounters with law enforcement more likely.
00:54:30 – Holding the Right Accountable Without Giving Credence to the Left. The importance of objective truth.
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