Summary
President Donald Trump responded on Truth Social about a shooting in Minneapolis involving federal agents and a man named Alex Jeffrey Pretti. The Department of Homeland Security stated that the man had a handgun and resisted when officers tried to disarm him. President Trump criticized local and state officials and mentioned issues like illegal immigration and financial fraud in Minnesota in his posts.
Key Facts
- President Trump commented on a shooting incident in Minneapolis on Truth Social.
- The incident involved U.S. Border Patrol officers and a man named Alex Jeffrey Pretti.
- Pretti was allegedly armed with a 9 mm semi-automatic handgun.
- The officers tried to disarm Pretti, who reportedly resisted, leading to defensive shots being fired.
- Pretti was identified as a lawful gun owner and U.S. citizen.
- President Trump criticized local authorities and accused them of not supporting federal agents.
- He also mentioned concerns about illegal immigration and financial mismanagement in Minnesota.
- Trump's posts called for law enforcement to be allowed to perform their duties.
