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Jen Psaki Criticizes DOJ Investigation into Minneapolis Leaders
Jen Psaki, host of “The Briefing” on MS Now, strongly criticized the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) recent criminal investigation into Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and Minnesota governor Tim Walz.The investigation centers around allegations that they obstructed federal immigration enforcement.
Key Points:
* Psaki’s Argument: She argues the investigation is politically motivated retaliation by the Trump administration for Frey and Walz’s vocal opposition to ICE’s actions in Minneapolis, notably following the fatal shooting of Renee Good.
* “Malicious Manchildren”: Psaki disparagingly refers to Trump and his allies (Stephen Miller, Kristi Noem, Tom Homan, Greg bovino) as “malicious manchildren.”
* Calls for Peace: She emphasizes that Frey and Walz have consistently urged peaceful protests to avoid giving the trump administration a pretext for increased federal intervention.
* Legal Flaw: Psaki points out that obstructing federal agents typically requires “physical force,” and that simply speaking out against ICE is not a crime.
* DOJ Credibility: She also notes the investigation is coming from a U.S. attorney’s office that saw six prosecutors resign over the DOJ’s handling of the Renee Good case, raising questions about its impartiality.
* Overall Tone: Psaki characterizes the investigation as “very bogus” and “obviously political.”
The article includes a link to a YouTube video of Psaki’s commentary and a related article about Jon Meacham.