President Donald Trump said Tuesday that his administration will conduct an “honest investigation” into the death of Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old ICU nurse who was shot and killed by Border Patrol agents in Minneapolis over the weekend.
White House Shifts Tone After Backlash
Trump called the shooting “very unfortunate” and said he does not believe Alex Pretti was acting as an “assassin,” distancing himself from earlier statements by senior aides. Video of the incident showed Pretti was disarmed before agents fired, contradicting initial official claims.
Review of Federal Agent Conduct Underway
Senior White House adviser Stephen Miller acknowledged that agents may have breached protocol and said the operation is under review. A preliminary CBP report indicates two agents fired their weapons and does not show Pretti reaching for his legally registered firearm.
Steps Taken to Ease Tensions in Minnesota
The administration has sent border enforcement official Tom Homan to Minneapolis and moved to reassign a Border Patrol commander as protests continue. State and local leaders are urging federal authorities to scale back enforcement while the investigation remains ongoing.
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