Trump Calls Minneapolis Shooting Victim an “Agitator” and “Possible Insurrectionist”
President Donald Trump has described Alex Pretti—the 37‑year‑old Minneapolis man shot dead by federal immigration agents—as an “agitator and perhaps insurrectionist,” citing video of a previous scuffle with ICE agents. Trump made the remarks on Truth Social as public attention remains focused on the controversial killing during an immigration enforcement operation that has sparked protests and political debate.
Pretti, an intensive‑care nurse and U.S. citizen, was killed on January 24 when Border Patrol agents fatally shot him as part of a federal operation in Minneapolis. Officials initially characterized him as a threat, but released footage and witness accounts have raised questions about whether he posed any danger when he was shot, intensifying scrutiny of the government’s response.
The incident has touched off widespread controversy, with city and state leaders criticizing federal tactics and demanding accountability, while Trump’s comments have fueled further debate over the narrative surrounding the confrontation and the broader role of federal immigration agents in U.S. cities.
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