1. United States
2. Wash.
3. Letter

Greg Sargent wrote last night that Trump doesn’t want to de-escalate tension on Minneapolis streets; he wants to “defuse anger among congressional Democrats,” but he has no intention of changing his policy objectives. “An administration official gave away the game to Punchbowl News, admitting that these “de-escalatory measures” are about placating Senate Democrats so they don’t seize this moment to demand restrictions on ICE as part of any government funding package.” As the clock ticks toward the Friday deadline, Trump is trying to use his stable of tried and true tactics to keep the Democrats from gaining the upper hand. Swing for the fences! Tear down ICE to the stubs and rebuild it! Fire Noem, Miller, Lewdowski, and Patel!