Statement of Intent
I believe that in a functioning democracy, claims must be anchored in verifiable evidence. Below are the primary sources, legal filings, and documented reports used to compile the accompanying narrative. I encourage all readers to review these materials independently.
I. Domestic Law Enforcement & Due Process
- The Alex Pretti Incident (Minneapolis, Jan 24, 2026)
- Official Narrative: Federal agents claimed Pretti was an “armed assassin” reaching for a weapon.
- Documented Facts: Frame-by-frame video analysis by independent news outlets confirms Pretti was holding a cell phone. High-resolution footage shows a federal agent disarming Pretti (removing his holstered weapon) while he was pinned. Pretti was shot ten times after being disarmed.
- Key Source: Minnesota Star Tribune Visual Investigation (Jan 25, 2026).
- Verification: The National Rifle Association (NRA) issued an official statement on Jan 25, 2026, condemning the shooting of a law-abiding, disarmed carrier.
- The Killing of Renée Good (Minneapolis, Jan 7, 2026)
- Official Narrative: DHS labeled Ms. Good a “domestic terrorist” who attempted to ram officers with her vehicle.
- Documented Facts: Multiple bystander videos show Ms. Good steering away from federal vehicles to avoid a collision when agents opened fire through her windshield.
- Key Source: Hennepin County Medical Examiner Report (Homicide Ruling, Jan 2026).
- ICE Detention Fatalities (2025–2026)
- Data: 2025 recorded 32 confirmed deaths in ICE custody, the highest in two decades. In the first 20 days of 2026, six additional deaths occurred.
- Key Source: Washington Office on Latin America (WOLA) Border Oversight Report (Jan 2026).
- Oversight Context: Congressional records show a 36% reduction in facility inspections by the Office of Detention Oversight (ODO) in the previous fiscal year.
II. Constitutional & International Authority
- Operation Absolute Resolve (Venezuela, Jan 3, 2026)
- Action: A massive unilateral military strike launched to capture Nicolás Maduro.
- Constitutional Breach: The administration confirmed no prior notification or authorization was sought from the U.S. Congress, a violation of the War Powers Resolution of 1973 and Article I of the Constitution.
- Key Source: Congressional Record – House Committee on Foreign Affairs (Jan 10, 2026 Oversight Hearing).
- The Greenland Crisis (Jan 2026)
- Action: Threats of military force and 25% “Greenland Tariffs” against the Kingdom of Denmark following their refusal to sell the territory.
- Legal Standing: The UN Charter (Article 2(4)) and the 2009 Self-Government Act of Greenland protect the territorial integrity of the region. Eight NATO allies formally condemned the U.S. threat as a breach of the North Atlantic Treaty.
- Key Source: Joint Statement of the North Atlantic Council (Jan 15, 2026).
- Birthright Citizenship (Executive Order 14160)
- Action: Attempt to end birthright citizenship via executive decree.
- Legal Status: The 14th Amendment’s Citizenship Clause and the Supreme Court’s 1898 decision in United States v. Wong Kim Ark establish this as a constitutional right that cannot be altered by Executive Order.
- Key Source: Stay of Execution – U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia (Jan 2026).
III. Economic Impact
- Tariff Costs to U.S. Households
- Data: The Yale Budget Lab reports that the current 2025/2026 tariff regime results in a loss of $2,300 to $3,800 in purchasing power per average U.S. household.
Key Source: The Budget Lab at Yale University: Impact Analysis of the 2025 Tariff Regime (Sept 2025 Update).