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Fox News Host Pushes Back on Trump Admin's Alex Pretti Narrative

Fox News Host Pushes Back on Trump Admin's Alex Pretti Narrative

Summary

A Fox News host, Trey Gowdy, criticized the Trump administration's description of Alex Pretti, who was killed by Border Patrol agents in Minneapolis. The administration labeled Pretti a terrorist, but Gowdy said there is no evidence supporting that claim. The incident has sparked debates on gun rights and the role of ICE in the U.S.

Key Facts

  • Alex Pretti was shot by Border Patrol agents in Minneapolis on Saturday.
  • The Department of Homeland Security claimed Pretti approached officers with a gun.
  • Trey Gowdy, a Fox News host, disagrees with labeling Pretti as a terrorist.
  • Videos and witnesses suggest Pretti was holding a phone, not a weapon.
  • Pretti had a permit to carry a concealed gun in Minnesota.
  • The incident has led to discussions about ICE operations and gun rights.
  • Pretti was an intensive care nurse and participated in protests against ICE.
  • Pretti's father stated he was deeply concerned with ICE's actions.

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