Overview
- Salon columnist Amanda Marcotte argues that Trump's ICE surge in Minneapolis, threats toward Greenland, and a reported Venezuela operation reflect a single pattern of targeting weaker actors.
- The Justice Department failed to meet a scheduled deadline to release millions of documents tied to the Jeffrey Epstein case.
- Polling cited in the coverage shows only 6% satisfied with the material released, about two‑thirds suspecting a cover‑up, and YouGov findings that 49% believe Trump was directly involved and 71% believe he knew about Epstein’s crimes.
- The analysis highlights human consequences in Minneapolis, noting low‑risk targets and reporting that 37‑year‑old Renee Good was killed by an ICE agent during the operation.
- The pieces note no public accusations that Trump assaulted underage Epstein victims, while reporting close ties that included frequent contact and Epstein calling himself "Don’s best friend."