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Trump Criticizes Pretti For Carrying Gun At Protest: 'Doesn't Play Good'

Trump Criticizes Pretti For Carrying Gun At Protest: 'Doesn't Play Good'

Summary

President Donald Trump criticized an ICU nurse, Alex Pretti, for carrying a gun at a protest where he was later shot and killed by a federal agent. Trump expressed concern about people bringing powerful weapons to protests. The situation sparked debate about gun rights and law enforcement's response.

Key Facts

  • President Trump spoke about the incident in an interview with the Wall Street Journal.
  • Alex Pretti was a 37-year-old ICU nurse who was shot by a federal agent during a protest.
  • Pretti legally owned the gun and had a permit to carry it.
  • The incident led to criticism of how Trump’s administration handled the response.
  • Representative Thomas Massie criticized the federal prosecutor's warning about carrying guns near law enforcement.
  • The event has intensified discussions about gun rights in the U.S.

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