The 11th Hour with Stephanie Ruhle Trump feels the heat from Americans on Minnesota violence
Jan 27, 2026
Akayla Gardner, MSN White House correspondent covering shifts in tone and personnel at the White House. Susan Glasser, staff writer and author with expertise on American politics. They dissect the White House’s personnel moves in Minnesota. They discuss legal battles over federal enforcement, the politics behind deployment decisions, and mounting congressional and corporate reactions.
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Rapid White House Tone Shift
- The White House abruptly softened its rhetoric and removed visible agents after public backlash over the Preddy killing.
- Political cost and public images pushed the administration to change tone and personnel quickly.
Surge Disproportionate To Migrant Numbers
- Minnesota has a relatively small undocumented population compared with states like Texas, making the large federal surge politically notable.
- Stephanie Ruhle suggests the deployment may be politically motivated given Minnesota's voting history.
Early Framing Fueled Public Backlash
- Administration figures framed Alex Preddy as a domestic terrorist before investigations concluded, fueling outrage.
- Public discomfort with aggressive immigration tactics has been rising and shaped the political response.