U.S. President Donald Trump called the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti by federal immigration agents in Minneapolis “very unfortunate” while stressing that Pretti “should not have been carrying a gun,” even though he was legally armed at the protest. Trump’s remarks mark a shift from earlier administration language labeling Pretti a threat, and come amid growing backlash from gun rights groups and both parties. He also indicated a slight de-escalation of federal presence in Minneapolis and stressed the need for an honest review of the incident. <br /> <br />Trump’s comments have put him at odds with some Republican allies who defend the operation, sparking intra-party tensions over immigration enforcement and Second Amendment rights. Critics argue the president’s warning about carrying a firearm at protests contradicts traditional GOP support for gun rights, even as the White House navigates fierce national debate over federal tactics and accountability. <br /> <br />#AlexPretti #Minneapolis #Trump #ICE #BorderPatrol #FederalAgents #GunRights #SecondAmendment #Protests #ImmigrationEnforcement #PoliticalBacklash #WhiteHouse #DHS #PublicSafety #LegalCarry #UShistory #USNews #Minnesota
