Minneapolis Killing Ignites Rare Bipartisan Revolt in Washington
The fatal shooting of Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old ICU nurse and U.S. citizen, by Border Patrol agents during a Minneapolis immigration protest has triggered rare bipartisan condemnation of the Trump administration. Video evidence contradicts federal officials' claims that Pretti brandished a weapon—footage shows him filming agents with his phone before being tackled, with officers removing a legally registered firearm from his waistband seconds before shooting him.
Federal and state authorities offer starkly different accounts. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem labeled Pretti a "domestic terrorist" who approached officers with a weapon, while Minnesota Governor Tim Walz called this "nonsense" and urged officials to stop "smearing" the victim. Minneapolis police were blocked from investigating the scene despite obtaining a warrant.
Republican senators, including Thom Tillis and Lisa Murkowski, are joining Democrats in demanding a thorough, independent investigation—an unusual break from typical party loyalty. President Trump said his administration is "reviewing everything" but noted it "doesn't play good" when someone attends a protest with a loaded gun.
The incident follows another controversial shooting: Renee Good, also 37, was killed by ICE agents in Minneapolis three weeks earlier. Senate Democrats threaten to block Department of Homeland Security funding over the killings. A federal judge will hear arguments on whether the mass deployment of immigration agents constitutes an unconstitutional "federal invasion." Trump announced he's sending border czar Tom Homan to Minnesota to manage operations directly.
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