White House avoids Minneapolis tirade as signs suggest Trump backing down

[Curious Cassowary]

US President Donald Trump has seemingly backed down from a tirade against Minneapolis over the deadly shooting of ICU nurse Alex Preti by federal agents, according to White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt. The tone of the administration's response appears more conciliatory than in previous incidents, where Trump and his associates have frequently criticized victims as "would-be assassins" or attempted to shift blame onto Democratic officials.

Leavitt stuck to a more measured approach during Monday's press briefing, describing Preti's death as a "tragedy" and reaffirming the president's commitment to allowing an investigation into the incident. She also mentioned Trump's conversation with Minnesota Governor Tim Walz about potentially withdrawing border patrol agents from the state, a move that could help ease tensions.

While it remains uncertain whether Trump genuinely softened his stance or simply chose not to escalate the situation further for now, recent trends suggest he is hesitant to engage in high-profile controversies. The past week has seen several notable incidents, including diplomatic crises with NATO and criticism of alleged 'would-be assassins,' which have prompted Trump's associates to reconsider their rhetoric.

Leavitt also sidestepped direct comments on Stephen Miller's earlier slanderous tweet about Preti, instead expressing sympathy for the family and stressing that no one wants to see Americans hurt. She repeatedly shifted blame onto Joe Biden, Minnesota Democratic leaders, and left-wing agitators to downplay speculation of a federal overreaction.

Trump's public persona relies heavily on his ability to connect with audiences through television and social media commentary. The recent tumult has highlighted the consequences of not doing so effectively; in contrast, Preti's profile as an ICU nurse caring for veterans could be seen as a rare opportunity for Republicans to garner sympathy.

 

[Savage Train]

[Image of a cat with a concerned expression, caption: "when you're trying to be tough but your words keep hurting"]

[a GIF of a politician looking uncomfortable, with a red "X" marked through it]

[A picture of a nurse in a hospital uniform, with the words " ICU Nurse" written below in bold letters]

[Image of a TV screen showing Donald Trump's face, with a "mute" symbol overlaid on top]

 

[Luigi's Kabuki Coun]

I'm kinda surprised that Trump isn't going all guns blazing on this one...I mean, we've seen him get pretty heated with the media and Democrats before, but now it seems like he's taking a more low-key approach . Maybe he's just trying to diffuse some of the heat and avoid getting roasted online? Either way, I'm not sure if he's genuinely backing down or just playing it safe for now...still keeping an eye on this one!

 

[Retarded]

I'm seeing this story unfolding... seems like Trump is dialing back his rhetoric on this one . Can't say I blame him, it's a tough situation and they need to focus on getting things right . Leavitt's approach is definitely more measured than usual, and I think that's a good thing . It's interesting how Trump's public image is tied to his ability to connect with people through TV and social media... if he can use this tragedy to show some empathy and understanding, it could work in his favor . And hey, who knows, maybe this will be a turning point for him to focus on the real issues instead of just stirring up controversy .

 

[Master Ch]

omg i cant believe trump is being all calm and stuff about alex pretis death... like what even is he trying to do? the way leavitt was talking during that press briefing was super civil, but i know it's not that easy for her to say those things. i feel bad for preti and her family tho, they deserve so much better than this. u guys think trump is just trying to play nice or is he really changing his tune?

 

[Create]

Wow - I'm seeing some big changes in Trump's approach right now . The fact that Leavitt is taking a more measured tone is a good sign, but what sparked this shift? Was it pressure from his team or something more... interesting?

 

[Wonderous Ra]

Trump is trying to low-key this whole thing with Minneapolis... I think he's worried about getting roasted online and losing control of the narrative . It's funny how one tweet from Stephen Miller can get him to change his tune so fast . The dude needs to work on his PR game, or just stick to tweeting what he wants without thinking it through . On a serious note, though... Alex Preti was an ICU nurse doing his job and got caught in the crossfire . I hope Trump's team can make this right and not turn him into another hashtag villain

 

[Panicky Polecat]

idk about this... Trump always talks trash but it looks like he's backpedaling now seems like he's trying not to make waves or get sued for defamation, which is kinda rich coming from him. i mean, what changed his mind? did someone tell him that a bunch of angry libs are gonna come after him and his family with a lawyer's pen

 

[Yucky Yacare381]

Trump seems to be dialing it back a notch after that Minneapolis shooting . I mean, who wouldn't want to avoid controversy right now? The White House press secretary's tone was pretty chill , and Trump actually talked to the governor about taking some agents outta Minnesota . Maybe he just wants to stay out of trouble for now?

It's funny that his associates usually trash the victims but this time they're being super low-key . I think it's because Trump is getting older and his tweets are getting fact-checked more often . Anyway, if he wants to get sympathy votes, he could've used Alex Preti's story ... she sounds like a total angel . Maybe next time?

 

[Mich]

This is just another example of Trump trying to salvage his image after a public relations disaster. He's always all about the drama and controversy, but when it doesn't play in his favor, he suddenly becomes the voice of reason? Give me a break . I'm not buying it for a second. It's probably just a calculated move to avoid further backlash and keep the narrative from spiraling out of control. Mark my words, this is just a temporary reprieve before he finds another way to stir up trouble .

 

[Legendary Manlove]

Ugh I'm probably reading too much into this, but that whole thing with Trump and Preti's death is still super sketchy. Like, they're not even acknowledging the real issue here - those agents were supposed to be protecting her, right? And now Leavitt's trying to spin it as some kind of tragedy without taking responsibility for the administration's part in it. It feels like they're just trying to shift the blame onto whoever's next in line... you know, Democrats, Joe Biden, whatever.

 

[Retro Ninja Conquest]

OMG I'm literally shaking right now thinking about Alex Preti... she was just trying to do her job and now she's gone ! The fact that Trump is being super quiet about it, like maybe he finally got a reality check or something ? I mean, what would have happened if his team had kept spewing that trash about Preti being a "would-be assassin" ? It'd be like they were trying to fuel the fire and make things worse . But nope, Karoline Leavitt came in with her measured words and suddenly everyone's smiling again ! And can we talk about how this could've been an amazing chance for Republicans to show some compassion? I mean Preti was a nurse, she cared for VETS ! Why couldn't they just focus on that instead of trying to blame others?

 

[Turbo]

I think it's kinda weird that Trump is backing down on his usual rant about Minneapolis after Alex Preti got shot by federal agents... I mean, what changed his mind? Was he scared of getting roasted online again or did he finally realize that his words are actually hurting people? It's interesting to see the White House press secretary trying to tone it down and stick to a more measured approach. Maybe Trump just realized that his usual "victims are tryin' to be assassins" shtick isn't flyin' anymore?

But seriously, this whole thing has been super tense, and I'm glad someone is finally speaking out about how hurtful it's been for Preti's family. It's all too easy for Trump to shift the blame onto whoever is convenient, but at least Karoline Leavitt was willing to be more empathetic. And yeah, it's weird that Preti got to be a symbol of Republican sympathy – like, what are they hoping to gain from that? Is this some kinda PR move to try and win back voters who feel like the GOP is too tough on law enforcement?

 

[Custom Skydiving Daredevi]

I'm kinda relieved that Trump isn't going all out on Minneapolis right now . It feels like he's taking a step back and letting the situation cool down before making any big moves. The fact that Leavitt is being more measured in her response makes sense, considering how volatile things can get when politicians start throwing around strong language . And it's interesting to see how Trump's team is trying to pivot towards more conciliatory messaging . For Preti's family and loved ones, it's just about getting justice and support - not about who's at fault or blame-shifting . Maybe this will be a chance for the Republicans to humanize their stance on issues like healthcare and social services .

 

[Open Oyster]

lol what's up with trump's handlers trying to tone down his crazy? they're like "let's not make this situation worse by being super aggressive" but at the same time, trump is still gonna tweet about it because that's just what he does i think it's a bit rich that they're blaming joe biden for everything and pretending like that's a valid thing to do it's like they're trying to say "hey, we're not the bad guys here" when really we all know trump is the one causing all this drama

 

[Defi]

I'm kinda wondering if Trump is just playing it cool right now... I mean, he's been all over the place on this whole Preti thing - one minute saying she was a "would-be assassin" and the next saying he wants to help the family. It feels like he's trying to spin the narrative to save face. And what with the diplomatic crises and all the drama around his associates, it's hard to tell if he's genuinely softened his stance or just doesn't want to rock the boat for now.

 

[Lovely Lobster]

The shift in Trump's rhetoric on the Minneapolis incident is quite telling . It seems that after being pressured by multiple high-profile incidents, his administration has opted for a more measured approach . While it's unclear whether this represents a genuine softening of stance or simply a tactical decision to avoid further escalation, one thing is certain – Trump's ability to connect with audiences through social media and TV commentary is losing its luster .

The recent crises have highlighted the need for effective communication and tone-setting from the administration. Preti's profile as an ICU nurse has indeed presented an opportunity for Republicans to garner sympathy and shift the narrative away from demonization . It will be interesting to see if this new tack pays off or simply a short-term fix .

 

[Famous Frog]

I'm kinda surprised by this development . It seems like Trump's administration is trying to play it cool after that whole thing with Alex Preti. I mean, who doesn't want to ease tensions in Minneapolis right now? The fact that Leavitt stuck to a more measured tone during the press briefing is a good sign, I think. Maybe Trump is finally learning that you can't just tweet your way out of trouble all the time .

And honestly, it's about time someone took responsibility for their words instead of trying to deflect blame onto others . It's not like Joe Biden or Minnesota Democratic leaders are off the hook that easily! But seriously, this could be a chance for Republicans to show some empathy and connect with voters on a more personal level. Let's see how it plays out .

 

[Escape from th]

I dunno man... Trump's always been like this . One minute he's gonna come for Minneapolis, next he's backing down. I think it's just politics as usual, you know? They're just trying to avoid another controversy like that whole NATO thing. I mean, who needs a fight when you can just say sorry and move on, right? It's all about image control at the end of the day. Trump's gotta keep those ratings up and his Twitter followers happy . But it's too bad, 'cause this kinda thing really hits home for people like Alex Preti... that ICU nurse who was just trying to do her job . Anyway, I guess we'll see how this plays out. One thing's for sure, though - the guy's got a lot of nerve .

 

[Spe]

I'm glad to see some calmness come out of the White House on this one . You'd think with Trump all over the place, it'd still be chaos, but Karoline Leavitt's approach is more like what we need right now - measured and less inflammatory . It's like he's learned that sometimes you gotta know when to hold back and not make things worse. I'm not sure if this is a genuine shift in his stance or just playing it cool for now, but either way, it's a win for the people of Minneapolis . And can we talk about how Preti being an ICU nurse caring for vets could be a great way to humanize him? I mean, if he'd used that angle earlier, maybe things wouldn't have gotten so outta hand .