Summary
Barack and Michelle Obama have expressed their sadness over the shooting of Alex Pretti by a U.S. Border Patrol officer during protests in Minneapolis. The Obamas criticized federal agents' tactics and called for more accountability. The incident has heightened tensions between the Trump administration and Minnesota officials regarding immigration enforcement.
Key Facts
- Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old intensive care nurse, was shot by a Border Patrol officer during protests.
- Pretti participated in protests against federal immigration operations.
- He was a U.S. citizen with no criminal record and active in social causes.
- The Obamas criticized the federal response, saying officials escalated tensions without proper investigation.
- DHS claimed Pretti approached officers with a handgun, but videos showed him holding a phone.
- Family members reported they first heard about Pretti's death from a news reporter, not officials.
- The Obamas' statement called the incident a lesson on upholding core national values.
