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January 27, 2026
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Trump Retreats After Alex Pretti's Killing

In This Episode

Donald Trump caves to the national outrage over Alex Pretti’s killing, telling Governor Tim Walz that he’ll agree to allow for an impartial investigation and “look into reducing the number of federal agents in Minnesota.” Lovett, on the ground in Minneapolis, joins Jon and Tommy to talk about what’s happening in the state, and to share reactions to the tragedy and Trump’s surprising about-face. Then they discuss Congressional Democrats’ demands for reforming DHS, which may lead to a partial government shutdown, and a wild New York Magazine piece about the president’s health.

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