Trump to 'de-escalate a little bit' in Minneapolis
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This is the Global News Podcast from the BBC World Service. I'm Charlotte Gallagher, and in the early hours of the 28th of January, these are our main stories. President Trump says his administration is going to, in his words, de-escalate a little bit in Minneapolis, following the deaths of two people at the hands of federal agents.
What actions is President Trump taking to de-escalate tensions in Minneapolis?
The Democratic Congresswoman, Ilhan Omar, has been attacked by a man while delivering a speech at a town hall event in Minneapolis. She wasn't injured. Jewelry selection has begun in a landmark trial against some of the world's biggest social media companies. Also in this podcast.
Every major technology revolution that we see feels like hype to begin with, right? And there's been a lot of discussion about is this a bubble? And the answer is probably yes.
Why huge tech company is warning of carnage on the way. We begin with the immigration crackdown in Minneapolis that's seen two U.S. citizens shot dead in broad daylight, with President Trump saying he will de-escalate a little bit. He said the killings by federal agents were terrible, but added that Rene Good may have been radicalized. and claimed Alex Preti shouldn't have been carrying a gun. President Trump's border chief, Tom Homan, has been meeting local officials as he takes over the operation in Minneapolis. The man who'd been leading the immigration raids until now, Greg Bovino, is expected to leave the city in what may be seen as a climb down by the White House. Our correspondent, Tom Bateman, is in Minneapolis.
Protesters were in the Minnesota State Capitol building, demanding charges against the immigration agents who killed Alex Preti and Renee Goode. Donald Trump, on a visit to Iowa, has been under growing pressure, even from his own political allies, who are seriously troubled by the crisis. As he again sought to defuse it, he suggested blame belonged to the man who was killed, who lawfully carried a gun. Certainly shouldn't have been carrying a gun, but all of... Hey, look, bottom line, everybody in this room, we view that as a very unfortunate incident, okay?
Everyone, unless you're a stupid person. Very, very unfortunate incident. I don't like that he had a gun. I don't like that he had two fully loaded magazines. That's a lot of bad stuff.
What happened during Congresswoman Ilhan Omar's town hall event?
That comment will alarm those calling for an independent probe into the killing of Alex Preti. It is also remarkable from a Republican president strongly allied with gun rights groups. All this after federal agents protected the hotel said to house Greg Bovino, the border patrol boss now being moved from Minneapolis. They wrestled a protester to the ground as the backlash here persists. The atmosphere changed suddenly as these agents pushed the crowd back. I saw one of them firing onto the ground here, some kind of irritant, and it forced the crowd away from them. They're determined not to have this crowd close to the hotel. They'd gathered when they heard Mr Bovino would be leaving, wanting to give him a send-off he wouldn't forget.
And we're not letting him get out of here without letting him know how much we hate him. And the absolute havoc and murder that he has wreaked on our state is unacceptable.
It was Mr Bovino who alleged Alex Preti was shot dead because he intended to massacre agents, a claim for which there was no evidence. Mr Preti's sister Michaela issued a statement paying tribute to her brother, adding, "'Hearing disgusting lies spread about my brother is absolutely gut-wrenching. My family is deeply grateful so many people have stood up and helped tell his truth.'" There is a lot of noise, but this is not a full retreat by the Trump administration. Its deportation drive goes on, even if its most publicly known face is being forced out of town. Tom Bateman. And in another development, the US Congresswoman Ilhan Omar has been attacked during a town hall meeting in Minneapolis. She wasn't injured after being sprayed by an unknown liquid.
Police say the man responsible has been arrested on suspicion of third-degree assault.
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Chapters
8 chapters
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What is the main topic discussed in this episode?
0:00–1:01
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What actions is President Trump taking to de-escalate tensions in Minneapolis?
1:01–3:03
3
What happened during Congresswoman Ilhan Omar's town hall event?
3:03–6:09
4
How are tech companies responding to social media addiction lawsuits?
6:09–7:27
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What warnings are being issued about a potential AI bubble?
7:27–9:56
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How is Soviet architecture impacting the Ukraine war?
9:56–13:07
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Why is Saudi Arabia reassessing its mega construction projects?
13:07–15:22
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What controversy surrounds Coco Gauff's viral racket-smashing incident?
15:22–29:56
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