Donald Trump has commented on the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti, an intensive care nurse who was killed by federal agents in Minneapolis. The administration labeled Pretti as a “would-be assassin” and accused him of domestic terrorism, despite evidence showing he was unarmed. Trump expressed disapproval of the shooting but also criticized Pretti for allegedly possessing a gun.
The family of Pretti refuted the administration’s claims and described him as a good man unjustly targeted by ICE agents. Minnesota Governor Tim Walz criticized ICE for rushing to judgment and distorting the truth of the incident. Video evidence contradicts officials’ claims that Pretti was armed, further fueling the controversy surrounding his death.