The MeidasTouch Podcast Trump Loses It and Backs Down in Minnesota
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Jan 26, 2026 Tensions flare after actions by Border Patrol and ICE in Minnesota spark widespread public pressure. Reports show a perceived softening of leadership and high-level communications with state officials. Debate heats up over labeling violent acts, media and political reactions, and questions about accountability and transparency.
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Trump Appears To Back Down Under Pressure
- Ben Meiselas argues Donald Trump publicly backed down after pressure over ICE/Border Patrol actions in Minnesota.
- Trump shifted from threats to a conciliatory message claiming a respectful call with Governor Walz.
Use Peaceful Protest To Force Change
- Peacefully protest and mobilize community to push back against federal agents' actions.
- Meiselas emphasizes that standing up peacefully forces political concessions from Trump.
Fraud Claims Used As Deployment Pretext
- Trump escalated earlier by sending Tom Homan to Minnesota and alleging massive fraud as justification.
- Meiselas highlights Trump used fraud claims as a pretext for deploying Border Patrol and ICE.