The Briefing with Jen Psaki

'The truth matters here': Minneapolis mayor rejects Trump narrative on deadly ICE shooting

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Jan 8, 2026
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, known for his progressive leadership, shares his city's response to a tragic ICE shooting, emphasizing community resilience and demanding accountability from federal agencies. He strongly criticizes the Trump administration's narrative and the harmful impact of ICE on local communities. Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer adds his perspective, condemning the administration's tactics and discussing broader legislative strategies, including concerns about Venezuela and the politicization of federal oversight. It's a powerful dialogue on immigration and governance.
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INSIGHT

Video Contradicts Official Narrative

  • Multiple videos and eyewitness accounts contradicted DHS and White House claims about the Minneapolis shooting.
  • Jen Psaki and Jacob Frey stressed that the truth matters and the administration's narrative was misleading.
ANECDOTE

Community Whistles And Citizen Footage

  • Citizens in Minneapolis used whistles and phone videos to warn neighbors and document the ICE presence.
  • That grassroots activism produced multiple camera angles of the shooting that challenged official accounts.
INSIGHT

Rapid Political Framing Shapes Perception

  • DHS and President Trump labeled the victim a domestic terrorist within hours despite limited evidence.
  • The rapid labeling demonstrates how political framing can precede and shape public perception of incidents.
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