For Democrats and Europe, Trump's retreats are nothing more than a tactical pause - an attempt to buy time before reverting to his old tactics. The US president will often step back when under pressure but quickly returns to form as soon as the heat dies down.
The latest move by Trump is seen as an effort to "de-escalate" the situation in Minneapolis, where the killing of Alex Pretti sparked widespread outrage. However, it's essential not to be fooled - Trump has made a brief show of goodwill before resuming his campaign against the people of Minneapolis. His Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem was even summoned for an emergency meeting, while her chief adviser Stephen Miller was conveniently left out.
The facts speak for themselves: Pretti posed no threat, and yet he was shot at least 10 times by masked agents from Customs and Border Protection (CBP). The public has been shown the true face of CBP's campaign of terror, which has resulted in thousands of people refusing to leave their homes in fear of being caught. Volunteers have even started discreetly delivering groceries to those who are too afraid to venture out.
Trump's underlings initially tried to spin Pretti as a legitimate target due to carrying a firearm, but this argument fell flat with the gun lobby. What is clear, however, is that Trump will not stop until he meets resistance - and once that resistance cracks, he'll simply pull back and resume his relentless assault on those who dare to stand up against him.
The lesson for those battling Trump is to resist celebration of any apparent climbdown too early. The moment the pressure eases, normal service resumes, and it's only a matter of time before Trump returns to form. As one administration official admitted this week, Trump's "de-escalatory measures" were designed to placate Senate Democrats just enough that they failed to seize the moment.
The deal struck by Senate Democrats on Thursday has seen them agree to keep funding the US government without any conditions - a move that could be seen as a strategic mistake. The administration will now use this two-week window to wait for public outrage to fade, allowing Trump to continue his attacks on ICE and CBP with impunity.
The latest move by Trump is seen as an effort to "de-escalate" the situation in Minneapolis, where the killing of Alex Pretti sparked widespread outrage. However, it's essential not to be fooled - Trump has made a brief show of goodwill before resuming his campaign against the people of Minneapolis. His Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem was even summoned for an emergency meeting, while her chief adviser Stephen Miller was conveniently left out.
The facts speak for themselves: Pretti posed no threat, and yet he was shot at least 10 times by masked agents from Customs and Border Protection (CBP). The public has been shown the true face of CBP's campaign of terror, which has resulted in thousands of people refusing to leave their homes in fear of being caught. Volunteers have even started discreetly delivering groceries to those who are too afraid to venture out.
Trump's underlings initially tried to spin Pretti as a legitimate target due to carrying a firearm, but this argument fell flat with the gun lobby. What is clear, however, is that Trump will not stop until he meets resistance - and once that resistance cracks, he'll simply pull back and resume his relentless assault on those who dare to stand up against him.
The lesson for those battling Trump is to resist celebration of any apparent climbdown too early. The moment the pressure eases, normal service resumes, and it's only a matter of time before Trump returns to form. As one administration official admitted this week, Trump's "de-escalatory measures" were designed to placate Senate Democrats just enough that they failed to seize the moment.
The deal struck by Senate Democrats on Thursday has seen them agree to keep funding the US government without any conditions - a move that could be seen as a strategic mistake. The administration will now use this two-week window to wait for public outrage to fade, allowing Trump to continue his attacks on ICE and CBP with impunity.
, stopped at this adorable little diner in rural Kansas that served the craziest breakfast burritos I've ever had 
. And let me tell you, it was love at first bite! The owner, a sweet grandma type, told me she's been making those burritos for years and her secret ingredient is... wait for it... jalapeños from her own garden 
. I asked if she sold seeds or anything, but she just winked and said "no way, you gotta experience them in person!" Anyway, it got me thinking about how some of the most amazing things in life are the ones we can't put a price tag on, you know? Like a good breakfast or a warm conversation with a stranger... 
. I mean, Alex Pretti didn't even do anything wrong! He was just shot by these masked agents from Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and now thousands are too scared to leave their homes 
. And Trump is using this as a way to try and calm things down before he resumes his attacks 
. I don't get why the Senate Democrats agreed to fund the government without any conditions though - isn't that just giving Trump more ammo? 
Trump's always playing 4d ahead 
His de-escalation move in Minneapolis is just a temporary reprieve 
he'll regroup & come back even stronger 
Meanwhile, Senate Dems need to toughen up & not get caught out by their own timing 
they're basically giving Trump a free pass to keep pushing his anti-immigrant agenda 
... he'll be back to his old tricks in no time 
. The fact that his officials are already trying to spin the situation is a dead giveaway. It's like they think we're all too dumb to see through it 
. And those Senate Democrats, what were they thinking? Agreeing to keep funding without any conditions 
... just gives Trump more time to do his thing. We need to stay vigilant and not celebrate these temporary setbacks 
. The people of Minneapolis deserve justice for Alex Pretti's tragic death 
, and we should be prepared for the next wave of attacks from CBP 
. The CBP agents who shot Pretti? Total overreach 
. I mean, what's next? Them gonna start rounding up people for just carrying a firearm? It's all about creating fear and control, you know? And don't even get me started on the Senate Democrats thinkin' they can outsmart Trump by agreein' to fund the government without any conditions 
. I'm watchin' this situation closely... I got a feelin' somethin's not quite right here 
and trump's trying to de-escalate by just showing some goodwill but really hes just buying time before he starts those vicious attacks again 
anyway, senate democrats shouldve made the deal with more conditions lol 
. And those Senate Democrats who agreed to fund the government without any conditions... they're basically just giving Trump more time to do whatever it is he's gonna do 
. He thinks he can just calm the waters in Minneapolis before pouncing back at those who dared stand up to him. Newsflash: it's always all about politics, not people. The fact that volunteers are risking their lives to bring groceries to those too scared to leave their homes is heartbreaking, but Trump's gonna keep using CBP as an excuse for his xenophobic agenda 
. It's time for some real action, not just words 
. He steps back when things get heated, but don't expect him to change his stripes anytime soon 
, but I'm worried about what's next. That deal with Senate Democrats might just be the perfect setup for Trump to get away with even more bad stuff 
. We need to stay vigilant and not let our guard down for a second 
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. Those "de-escalatory measures" were probably just a ruse to get the Dems to back off, and now he's free to continue his attacks on ICE and CBP with no one watchin' 
. I'm not buyin' it, folks... something stinks in this deal 
it's all so confusing, and honestly, i think the whole situation is being played out for maximum drama.
. Now we need to stay vigilant and not let our guard down, no matter what "deals" are struck behind closed doors 
. We can't afford to let Trump's aggression go unchecked – it's time for us to push back harder 
my heart goes out to those affected by the Minneapolis incident... 10 shots fired at someone who didn't even pose a threat 
what a missed opportunity... now trump will just use this time to keep terrorizing innocent people with CBP 
can't we all just get some peace of mind? 
! I mean, who else can take a massive backlash from the community, then swoop back in with some token "de-escalation" speech before resuming their campaign of terror? Like, good luck getting that "I care about black lives" act past the NAACP 
... meanwhile, the people of Minneapolis are still stuck in fear mode. I guess you could say this is one big show, folks!
. Those who underestimated Trump are about to regret it 
it's like, we thought we saw him de-escalate the situation in minneapolis but nope, he's still got that fire in his belly. and now this whole thing with senate democrats agreeing to fund the government without any conditions?