A Slain Mother and the Triumph of the Lie
Project Syndicate • 1/9/2026 – 1/14/2026
Summary
A 37-year-old Minneapolis mother was killed by federal officials, which is described as a tragedy and almost certainly a crime. The administration's response is characterized as a demonstration of how followers and enablers of Donald Trump prove their allegiance by repeating obvious lies.
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