Squawk Pod Minneapolis: Officer Training, DHS Funding, & the American Brand 1/26/26
Jan 26, 2026
Sean Duffy, U.S. Transportation Secretary focused on storm recovery and law enforcement perspectives. Walter Isaacson, biographer and commentator on leadership, reflects on America’s reputation and CEO reactions. They discuss the Minneapolis shooting fallout, corporate calls for calm, DHS funding tensions, and winter travel disruptions in multiple short conversations.
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Debate Over Deadly Force In Minneapolis
- Video of Alex Pretti's killing sparked a national debate over use of deadly force by ICE officers.
- The DHS called it resistance, but the video complicates the claim and raises systemic training questions.
Business Leaders Call For Calm
- More than 60 Minnesota CEOs urged calm and cooperation after the shootings.
- The letter focused on de-escalation and behind-the-scenes problem solving rather than political finger-pointing.
Pause To Reassess Training And Process
- Pause and reassess ICE operations to review training and process after repeated fatal encounters.
- A temporary pause can let agencies retrain while preserving long-term enforcement strategy if needed.