US EditionHow the Minneapolis killings look from Trump country
Trump voters in Maryland towns largely blame protesters for Minneapolis violence, with limited video exposure shaping views amid immigration and crime concerns.
7 Articles
7 Articles
How the Minneapolis killings look from Trump country
DENTON, Md. — The killing of Alex Pretti by federal agents in Minneapolis last Saturday has enraged many people across the country. But some Trump supporters have sided with the agents and say they still back the president’s sweeping enforcement of the nation’s immigration laws.Earlier this week, NPR traveled to Denton, a town of about 5,000 on Maryland’s Eastern Shore. It is the county seat of Caroline County, which voted for President Trump by…
The groups defending the right to bear arms have long been loyal allies of Donald Trump. But after the assassination of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis, the alliance shows unusual fissures.In the days since the shooting, the movement has strongly defended its position that the second amendment is a means to keep Americans safe from government excesses and abuses and has stood firm in its struggle to expand the right of Americans to carry hidden firea…
In just over two weeks, two people died in Minneapolis during a raid by federal agents. The second case and the video footage of it prompted Trump to change tactics, which is not his usual style. But do these events represent a break in Trump's support? Political scientist Miklós Sebők also spoke to our newspaper about this.
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 67% of the sources lean Left
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
