Summary
President Donald Trump is sending Tom Homan, a key figure on immigration, to Minneapolis after a recent incident where federal officers shot a U.S. citizen. This move follows tensions in the city due to the shooting of Alex Pretti, who federal agents claimed had a handgun, but witnesses and family members dispute this. Trump is reportedly discussing the situation with local leaders to find a way forward.
Key Facts
- A U.S. immigration chief is expected to leave Minneapolis following a fatal shooting by federal officers.
- Tom Homan, known for his role in immigration enforcement, will lead efforts in Minneapolis.
- The shooting involved a local man named Alex Pretti, whom agents said was armed, but others refute this claim.
- The Department of Homeland Security claims the agents acted in self-defense.
- Pretti's family and others challenge the federal account, saying he only had a phone.
- There are over 3,000 immigration agents currently in Minneapolis.
- Some local leaders have asked for these federal agents to leave the state.
- President Trump held discussions with Minnesota's governor and Minneapolis' mayor to address the ongoing situation.
