The Dispatch Podcast ICE’s Siege Mentality
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Jan 27, 2026 Mindy Belz, veteran global affairs reporter who covers wars and reconstruction, and Mike Nelson, former special forces officer and counterinsurgency analyst. They explore the Minneapolis shooting and how policing can adopt a combat mindset. They debate U.S. posture toward Iran, force options, and missed chances to aid protesters. They close with vivid reporting on Mosul’s slow, symbolic recovery.
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Video Undermines Official Narrative
- Multiple video angles show Alex Preddy was filming and legally concealed, then disarmed before being shot in the back.
- The administration quickly framed it as an attempted massacre, a narrative contradicted by the footage.
Rapid Official Claims Hurt Credibility
- Administration officials immediately labeled Preddy an assassin and justified the shooting despite contradictory videos.
- That rapid mischaracterization has further eroded public trust in DHS and the administration's accounts.
Do Independent Probes To Restore Trust
- A sensible response would admit confusion, express regret, and promise an independent probe instead of declaring righteousness.
- Avoid internal DHS-only investigations when public trust demands independent review.
