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Jon Stewart Slams Republicans Over Pretti Shooting Blame

1/27/2026

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Jon Stewart on The Daily Show criticized Republicans for shifting blame from federal agents in the Pretti shooting in Minneapolis.
He cited Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's claim that Pretti attacked agents with weapons.
Stewart referenced footage showing Pretti only had a cell phone while criticizing Noem's definition of domestic terrorism as gaslighting.
He mocked Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche's claim that critics gaslight officials.

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Jon Stewart on The Daily Show criticized Republicans for shifting blame from federal agents in the Pretti shooting in Minneapolis.
He cited Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's claim that Pretti attacked agents with weapons.
Stewart referenced footage showing Pretti only had a cell phone while criticizing Noem's definition of domestic terrorism as gaslighting.
He mocked Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche's claim that critics gaslight officials.