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Jennifer Rubin issues a call for action.
“First, state and local police must be involved in the investigation. Sadly, we can no longer trust the FBI to undertake a competent, nonpartisan investigation in which the president has already weighed in.
“Second, those demanding truth and accountability should make sure the video is widely shown. The more people who see it, as happened in George Floyd’s murder, the harder it will be for Trump and his cronies to lie and let the shooter off the hook. Every credible news organization has the obligation to show the video and point out that Trump’s comments bear no resemblance to reality. This is not something that can be both-sided.
“Third, Minnesotans and other Americans should follow the advice of Frey and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz who called for calm. Trump is no doubt looking for an excuse to deploy more ICE agents and/or invoke the Insurrection Act. Contrasting Americans’ peaceful protest with state-sponsored ICE violence is critical to making the case that ICE is utterly unfit and untrained for the job it has been assigned.”
Finally,
“Going forward, it is long past time for Congress to conduct actual oversight of the Department of Homeland Security.”
The current criminal U.S. president (DJT) — along with the lawless administration he has installed — wants nothing more than the descent into violent civil strife. That would facilitate invocation of the Insurrection Act, so that the tyrant can “finish off” American democracy. We the people must stop him.