DOJ Official Slams Minnesota AG Over 'Bald-Faced Lie' Regarding Fatal Shooting

Evidence Preservation Dispute

• ⚖️ Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche stated that the DOJ will be in court regarding the preservation of evidence in the fatal shooting of Alex Prey.
• 🚫 Blanche refuted claims by Minnesota's Attorney General Keith Ellison that the DOJ is not preserving evidence, calling Ellison's statement a "bald-faced lie" and "disgusting."
• 🚨 The DOJ asserts that local law enforcement lost control of the crime scene to protesters and rioters, not federal agents.

DHS Messaging and Internal Frustration

• 🗣️ Reports indicate extreme internal frustration within DHS regarding officials describing Alex Prey as a "domestic terrorist" who intended to inflict "maximum damage."
• 📉 Some DHS sources feel the administration's crisis PR has been mishandled, leading to a loss of public narrative and support.
• ❓ The DOJ is investigating the incident and is not prejudging Prey's actions, emphasizing the need for a complete understanding beyond initial short videos.

Minneapolis as a Troubled City

• 🗺️ Blanche highlighted that DHS Border Patrol operates in all 50 states with minimal issues, contrasting this with Minneapolis, which he described as the only city experiencing such "outrage" and "powder keg" situations.
• 📢 He attributed the unrest and the situation on Saturday morning to leadership in Minnesota, including the governor, mayor, and Attorney General, for inciting rhetoric that encouraged rioters.
• 🔍 The DOJ is committed to investigating the shooting thoroughly and getting to the bottom of what happened, urging against jumping to conclusions.