Trump Administration Reviewing Minneapolis Shooting of Alex Pretti

President Trump is reviewing the circumstances surrounding the Minneapolis shooting of 37-year-old nurse Alex J. Pretti by a U.S. Border Patrol agent during an operation targeting an undocumented immigrant. While Trump expressed disapproval of the shooting, he noted that Pretti was reportedly armed and raised concerns about broader welfare fraud in Minnesota. The incident has reignited protests and scrutiny over federal immigration enforcement actions in the city, which have previously resulted in civilian fatalities. White House officials emphasized the importance of law enforcement cooperation to address undocumented immigration without further violence.

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