Podcast Summary: The Breakdown | Trump’s ICE MURDER Under Fire as New SECRET MEMO LEAKS

The Daily Beans – MSW Media
Date: January 25, 2026
Host: Allison Gill

Brief Overview

This episode of The Breakdown, hosted by Allison Gill, confronts the fatal shooting of Alex Preddy in Minneapolis by Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents. The podcast explores the unfolding details, analyzes government narratives, exposes a leaked CBP memo mandating riot control training, and scrutinizes the political implications surrounding ICE and DHS funding. The tone is investigative, urgent, and sharply critical of federal actions and official cover-ups.

Key Discussion Points

1. The Events in Minneapolis: What Happened?

• Incident Recap ([00:40], [06:01])
  • Alex Preddy, a 37-year-old ICU nurse and union member, was fatally shot by federal agents in Minneapolis while intervening to protect a woman allegedly assaulted by CBP.
  • Multiple bystander videos show Preddy not brandishing a firearm and being shot after being disarmed and sprayed with a chemical agent.
  • The Minneapolis Police Chief, Brian O’Hara, defied federal orders to stand down by securing the crime scene for local investigation.

Notable Quotes:

• “Customs and Border Protection unloaded about 10 rounds into 37 year old Alex Preddy as he lay on the ground.” – Allison Gill [00:40]
• “Somebody needs to call the ambulance… Oh my God, you people. Man, you’re killing us. Why would you do that?" – Bystander [05:14]

2. Discrepancy Between Federal and Eyewitness Accounts

• Federal Narrative vs. Video Evidence ([07:27], [08:16], [09:19])
  • CBP official Gregory Bovino claimed Preddy posed a lethal threat, but video evidence contradicts assertions that he brandished a weapon.
  • When pressed by reporters on inconsistencies in the official story, Bovino dodged specifics and insisted the situation was “still under investigation,” while maintaining a defensive stance.

Notable Quotes:

• “I don’t think there is a single true statement in that entire screed of propaganda.” – Allison Gill [08:16]
• “Let’s take a look at the gun. You can see the gun here… It appears to be a semiautomatic, high capacity type, possibly a Sig Sauer 9 millimeter.” – Gregory Bovino [09:19]

3. Erosion of Local Authority and Accountability

• Federal vs. State Control ([06:01], [14:20])
  • DHS seizes control of the investigation from FBI, raising concerns about transparency and accountability.
  • Historical context: FBI pressured to close prior civil rights investigations into federal killings in Minneapolis.
  • Local leadership, including Governor Waltz, vows that Minnesota’s justice system will overrule federal attempts to dominate the investigation.

Notable Quotes:

• “The federal government cannot be trusted to lead this investigation. The state will handle it, period.” – Governor Waltz [15:00]
• “If DHS is taking this investigation over from FBI, it seems like DHS doesn’t even trust Kash Patel’s FBI to cover this murder up properly.” – Allison Gill [13:39]

4. Union and Community Response

• Reaction from AFGE ([15:00])
  • Alex Preddy’s union confirms his identity, emphasizing the distress and opacity of the situation, and urging peace and restraint.
  • AFGE’s message: avoid speculation and await verified facts, but express devastation over the loss.

Notable Quotes:

• “What we do know is a member of our union lost their life today, and that alone is devastating.” – AFGE statement read by Allison Gill [15:00]

5. Leaked CBP Directive: Mandatory Riot Control Training

• Secret Memo Details ([20:48])
  • A newly leaked internal memo makes riot control and crowd suppression training mandatory for all CBP agents, regardless of rank.
  • Training now includes crowd control, riot gear, less-lethal weapons, and chemical munitions—previously voluntary until January 14.
  • The move is contextualized with previous DHS instructions to ICE agents to break into homes without a warrant, as Fourth Amendment protections erode.

Quote:

• “Crowd control, riot gear shield training, less lethal specialty impact, chemical munitions certification… That’s all mandatory now for every Customs and Border Protection agent.” – Allison Gill [22:11]

6. Political Fallout and the Fight Over DHS/ICE Funding

• Senate Resistance to DHS Bill ([17:00])
  • Seven Democratic Senators are generally key to passing DHS funding. Two (Cortez Masto and Jackie Rosen) declare public opposition in light of CBP/ICE abuses, likely killing the bill in the Senate.
  • Gill notes that ICE is already overfunded via the “Big Ugly Bill,” giving it a $75 billion slush fund.
  • Calls for holding officials accountable and electing candidates committed to dismantling DHS and ending abuses.

Notable Quotes:

• “I personally don’t believe ICE and Customs and Border Protection can be reformed… But I’ll be looking for and supporting candidates who campaign on dismantling dhs, impeaching those responsible, holding these murderers accountable.” – Allison Gill [17:54]
• “The abuses of power we are seeing from ICE in Minneapolis and across the country are un American and cannot be normalized… In less than a month, two of our fellow Americans in Minneapolis have been killed as a result. Enough is enough.” – Statement from Senator Jackie Rosen, read by Allison Gill [18:45]

Memorable Moments & Quotes By Timestamp

• Eyewitness Outrage ([03:35], [05:14])

  • “What the fuck did you just do?” “Oh, my God. Oh, my God.”
  • Raw, emotional responses from witnesses, emphasizing shock and disbelief.

• CBP Dodges Responsibility ([09:19])

  • “This situation’s evolving. This is under investigation. Those facts will come to light.” – Gregory Bovino

• State vs. Federal Standoff ([14:22])

  • “This federal occupation of Minnesota long ago stopped being a matter of immigration enforcement. It’s a campaign of organized brutality against the people of our state...” – Governor Waltz

• Call to Action ([24:00])

  • “I know that we feel a little helpless right now, but there are things we can do to stand up and fight. So thank you. Cameras out, everyone. Cameras out. America.”

Timeline of the Episode – Key Segments (Selected Timestamps)

• [00:40] – Opening summary of the incident and introduction of leaked memo
• [02:14] – First bystander video: immediate chaotic aftermath
• [03:35] – Second bystander video: confirmation of lack of threat
• [06:01] – Law enforcement and federal officials’ conflicting orders at the scene
• [07:27] – Official CBP statement and contradictions
• [09:19] – Press conference: Federal deflection on key questions
• [14:22] – Governor’s press conference: strong condemnation of federal presence
• [15:00] – Union confirms Preddy’s identity; calls for calm
• [17:54] – Political landscape: Senate and the DHS funding bill, opposition mounting
• [20:48] – Leak of secret CBP riot control memo
• [24:00] – Host’s closing thoughts and call to activism

Final Thoughts

Allison Gill delivers a powerful, fact-driven indictment of CBP/ICE violence and the broader Trump-era escalation of federal force against American citizens. With stark audio moments and direct statements from local officials, the episode highlights the erosion of the Fourth Amendment, the whitewashing of official narratives, and the growing schism between federal law enforcement and state/local governments. The leak of the riot training memo foreshadows even greater militarization. The episode ends with a call for vigilance, documentation, and political engagement.