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Thursday Afternoon News Updates: Trump Retreats from Minnesota as Court Blocks Hegseth Retaliation — 2/12/26By Ben Meiselas Hi everyone, it’s Thursday. That means at 8p ET/5p PT, my brothers and I will be going live on the MeidasTouch Podcast on YouTube. I hope you’re able to tune in. Let me catch you up on the latest news quickly. After weeks of chaos and terror in Minnesota under what the regime labeled “Operation Metro Surge,” Donald Trump is pulling back. He dispatched BAG OF CASH ZEALOT Tom Homan to announce that ICE and Border Patrol personnel deployed as part of the operation will be withdrawn. Homan stated plainly: “I have proposed, and President Trump has concurred, that this search operation conclude.” He added that “a significant drawdown has already been underway this week and will continue through the next week.” Translation: they are leaving. Minnesota did not fold. Minnesotans exercised their constitutional rights. Local leaders pushed back. Communities documented abuses. And now, the Trump regime is drawing down its forces. Governor Tim Walz addressed the state today following the news of DHS’s retreat and called for accountability, calling out the damage and destruction caused by the Trump regime. “You don’t get to break things and just leave without doing something about it,” he said. Walz made clear that Minnesota expects the federal government to pay for the harm inflicted and warned that trust has been eroded. He also emphasized that peaceful protest and civic engagement made a difference. “Express your constitutional rights. Stand up for your neighbors. Speak out when you need to speak out. Do so peacefully,” he said. Walz also spoke about the human cost and the generational trauma instilled by the regime’s attack on the city. “We’ve got children that a core memory for them will be their classmate being taken away,” he said. The political fallout is spreading beyond Minnesota. Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt canceled a bipartisan Governors Association trip to Washington after Trump refused to recognize Democratic governors as part of the event. Trump responded with personal attacks, per usual. Meanwhile, in Washington, Trump is spiraling over the disastrous testimony of Attorney General Pam Bondi regarding the Epstein files. Trump took to social media praising Bondi’s performance as “fantastic.” Anyone who watched the hearing knows that is detached from reality. Frankly, even MAGA isn’t buying it. During the hearing, members of Congress confronted Bondi with direct questions about senior administration officials whose names appear in Epstein-related materials. She repeatedly dodged, yelled, and pivoted bizarrely to underrated topics like the Dow Jones.
Representative Joe Neguse highlighted another alarming development yesterday that isn’t getting enough attention. He played body camera footage of Jared Wise, an individual who yelled “kill him!” at police officers on January 6 — and who now works at the Department of Justice. When asked about Wise’s employment, Bondi acknowledged he works there and noted he had been pardoned by Trump, as if that makes it okay. Neguse responded by underscoring the absurdity of expecting law enforcement officers to take seriously an administration that hires someone caught on video yelling violence at police. This morning, even Senator Rand Paul confronted DHS officials over the conduct of officers during the Minnesota operation. In one exchange, he asked whether yelling at officers constitutes assault. The answer from officials was “No, sir.” He also asked whether filming ICE or Border Patrol is a crime. Again, “No, sir.” When it comes to the use of force against individuals engaged in verbal protest, Paul elicited agreement that physically throwing someone down for words alone is not appropriate. Meanwhile, Republicans continue to play games on the issue of DHS funding, and they are refusing to make concessions. As a result, it appears DHS will shut down tomorrow night. It’s worth noting the House has finished voting for the week, and is on recess again next week. In other big news, a federal judge has ruled that Secretary of Defense WHISKEY Pete Hegseth cannot penalize Senator Mark Kelly over the video in which Kelly reminded service members that they take an oath to the Constitution and must refuse illegal orders. Judge Richard Leon, a George W. Bush appointee, blocked the Pentagon from pursuing disciplinary action against Kelly after finding that an effort to cut his retirement benefits was likely unconstitutional. Judge Leon’s ruling is a direct rebuke to the idea that loyalty to Trump supersedes the rule of law, and it comes shortly after a federal grand jury refused to go along with the DOJ’s attempt to indict Kelly and other Democratic lawmakers for their speech. One of those lawmakers, Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-MI), warned earlier that she believes DOJ may attempt to indict them again tomorrow. The Minnesota operation is ending. Federal courts are checking retaliation. Governors across the political spectrum are pushing back against pettiness and exclusion. Members of Congress are demanding answers about Epstein and the integrity of the Justice Department. And in response, Trump is lashing out online and pretending Bondi delivered a masterclass. He did not. She did not. And by the way, Pam… The Dow has dropped back under 50,000. Does that mean you can prosecute those who committed crimes in the Epstein files now? What we are seeing is a regime under pressure. Pressure from the courts. Pressure from states. Pressure from lawmakers. Pressure from the American people who are tired of chaos and cover-ups. And they can’t handle it. Minnesota proved that organized, peaceful resistance and clear-eyed leadership can force change. The federal judge’s ruling proves that the Constitution still has defenders on the bench. And the hearings in Washington prove that there are members of Congress willing to confront misconduct directly, all while Trump and Bondi show that they are spiraling. We will continue monitoring the drawdown in Minnesota to ensure it is complete and not simply a public relations maneuver. We will track the fallout from Judge Leon’s ruling and any further attempts at retaliation. And we will continue pressing for transparency and accountability regarding the Epstein files and the conduct of this Justice Department. Ron Filipkowski will publish his full Thursday bulletin later today. Thanks for reading, liking, and sharing these posts. I’ll see you soon. |
JUST A FEW OF MANY COMMENTS:
The whole regime are a bunch of liars, thieves and criminals 🤯😡💩🤮🤥
Why? What are they planning?
Really thoughtful news roundup today. As a Minnesotan, I appreciate it. 💜 I am heartbroken and angry about all we have endured on DJT’s cruel and needless “retribution” tour.
I’ll never forgive or forget anyone who participated in or facilitated the violence.
That includes our Republican Congressional delegation who were and continue to be all in on the paramilitary political violence rained down on Minnesota. Rep. Tom Emmer (MAGA R Minnesota) has fallen all over himself to support it.
I don't believe that it is really over. Keep a close eye on the ICE that remain.
THEY ! Always Have Something Up Their Sleeves !!! 😮😮 Just Testing The Waters !!
I’m guessing that he will be moving resources to El Paso since there will be closed air space there. Whatever he has planned, it won’t be good.
REPLACE REP. TOM EMMER!
There is no defense for what MINNESOTA endured!
Why won't a CONGRESSMAN speak out and protect his constituents?
Are the MAGA GOP that blind or indebted to defend atrocities?
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Why won't a CONGRESSMAN speak out and protect his constituents?
Are the MAGA GOP that blind or indebted to defend atrocities?
So green card holders, Irish Nationals married to Americans, born citizens and 5 year olds "shouldn't be in this country". A country built on human and land theft. Gotcha Tommy mumbles.
Woke is a good thing
"Woke," when aligned with empathy and compassion, is defined by many as being aware of social, racial, and political injustices, aimed at fostering a more caring, inclusive, and equitable world. It emphasizes understanding the human behind every story, listening deeply, and actively working to alleviate suffering.
• Awareness & Action: Originally rooted in awareness of racial injustice, "woke" has evolved to represent a broader consciousness of marginalized groups and systemic inequalities.
• Empathy as Strength: Proponents argue that empathy—feeling the pain of others—is not weakness, but rather a strength that guides a desire for a fairer society.
• Compassion in Action: While empathy is feeling the suffering, compassion is the desire to relieve it, and kindness is the action taken to do so. Supporters see this mindset as leading with love and humanity.
Ultimately, being "woke" is a conscious, ongoing effort to recognize one's own biases and to care for the well-being of all people, regardless of their background.
Now, who could possibly oppose such a beneficent course of action? Possibly only those who are filled with anger, hatred, jealousy, envy, paranoia and ignorance.
Say it loud,
I’m woke
And I’m proud!
THEY should try it.
I always get a kick out of those who think "woke" is derogatory. Talk about ass-backwards, woke is anything but derogatory. I'm woke and damn proud of it!
I always get a kick out of those who think "woke" is derogatory. Talk about ass-backwards, woke is anything but derogatory. I'm woke and damn proud of it!
Please keep supporting Minnesota! I'm sure lots of people are still afraid to leave their homes, lots of businesses have been devastated, etc. Minnesotans marched in crazy-cold weather for all of us! We should keep helping them.
https://www.standwithminnesota.com/
Who will pay for all the smashed car windows? Each one probably cost $1000 to repair. We can pursue criminal charges against the murderers after trump is gone
I hope no one relaxes over ICE pulling out of Minnesota. . . they'll keep popping up and creating havoc & trauma until a reckoning comes to this regime. Gov. Walz is right. . . the federal government does not get to overtake an American city, terrorize its people, do irreparable harm, and then leave without having accountability. That is what despots do and it cannot be allowed in this country. There are more of us who love democracy than who love tyranny. We need to continue to resist, and thank you MTN for being on the front lines and truthfully reporting what Americans need to know.
the entire Pam BLONDIE catastrophe was a set up.
Blondie had every question that the Republicans would ask and then she turned to her prepared answer in her BOOK. then after a beautiful prepared answer she would ask GYM JORDAN for just a few seconds to SHIT on the prior Democratic house member by pulling out a prepared statement.
Blondie was asked a question about LUTNICK and TRUMP which Blondie did NOT answer. then a shouting match. And finally, BLONDIE went to her prepared book to find something she could SPEW vilely in front of cameras: Here is the exchange
BLONDIE speaking:
“With this antisemitic culture right now, she (congresswoman Balint) voted against a resolution condemning ‘From the River to the Sea,’” said Bondi, appearing to refer to Balint’s April 2024 vote against a House resolution condemning the slogan that demands a “free Palestine” in the entire area from the Jordan River to the Mediterranean Sea, including Israel. (At the time, Balint said the resolution was “yet another way to sow division and demonize Palestinians.”)
Balint quickly shot back at Bondi’s remarks.
“Oh, do you want to go there, attorney general? Do you want to go there? Are you serious? Talking about antisemitism to a woman who lost her grandfather in the Holocaust? Really? Really?” said Balint, before rising from her seat and exiting the chambers.
then BLONDIE snickered.
Well we found out that BLONDIE had done surveillance on those House members that read through some of the unredacted Epstein file. she had copies of exactly what each member looked at so she would be prepared to answer any question and then SPEW a derogatory remark like "you are a lousy lawyer". "one of the people in your district raped someone and they were let out of jail: so don't ask about Trump.
Her best remarks were her quotes: "TRUMP IS THE GREATEST PRESIDENT EVER"
And if someone asked a question she'd answer: HOW COULD YOU HAVE THE GALL TO IMPEACH THE GREATEST PRESIDENT IN HISTORY? You are slime.
this was our AG who we now know for certain - she is NOT the Attorney General of the US and sworn to uphold the constitution,, SHE IS THE PERSONAL ATTORNEY TO DON TRUMP.
And will keep doing the same as she did before the SENATE commission.
HOW CAN they let her get away with this.
the GOP house members each started with : We want to thank you for all the great work you and your office have done. No one has accomplished so much in such a short time." We can't thank you enough. and then she'd answer with prepared remarks.
They, GOP, would ask a question and She would follow along with what they would say from HER BOOK. Yes she had the questions writtin in her book and also the answer that she had prepared to their question.
when a DEM house member asked a question, she immediately turned to her 'FUCK YOU PAGE under their name - filled with anything to disparage them in anyway while NOT ever answering their questions. The same exact method as she did in front of the senate.
NOT one question answered about Epstein.
And the fact that she hired a January 6th FELON who was caught yelling KILL THE POLICE, as one of her assistants. When asked, her answer was "HE WAS PARDONED BY THE GREAT TRUMP"
OMG...
and best was - "HOW CAN YOU ASK ABOUT EPSTEIN when the DOW is now at $50,000?"
perfect answer.
How many perpetrators and co conspirators that you identified in the Epstein files have you filed charges? SHE WOULD NOT ANSWER. the answer is NONE.
She was told that she purposely released names, addresses, phone numbers and in some cases NAKED photos and videos of the VICTIMS when DOJ promised NEVER to do so.
And she redacted every name of Trump's friends that were also PEDOPHILES.
Trump told her to show the names etc of the victims so his Roger Stone gang can dox them, send them shit, threaten them etc. Trump wants to scare the other 400 that haven't come forward from testifying. Only 100 brave women have come forth and now PAM BLONDIE released all their personal info per Trump's direction.
Of course he loves her. he was cheering her on throughout. "BOY that is some tough cookie" "I bet I could grab her by the Pxxxx and have her sit on my lap" (makes perfect sense).
why didn't someone ask what she had to do for Trump to get the job.
I can't thiink of one nice word for her. Only terrible descriptions using very foul language.
Trump was never there to Jeff's island. If he keeps offering that comment means what -- yes you understand. he was there many times.
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