The call came as demands intensified for a full investigation into the killing of Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old ICU nurse and US citizen who was shot dead by federal immigration officers in Minneapolis
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Trump Blames Democrats for 'Chaos,' Demands Immigration Enforcement Amid Minneapolis Shooting

  • Donald Trump urged Democratic governors and mayors to cooperate with federal immigration enforcement, including deporting "criminal illegal aliens" and ending sanctuary city policies.
  • The appeal follows the fatal shooting of ICU nurse Alex Pretti by federal immigration officers in Minneapolis during an enforcement operation, sparking calls for investigation.
  • Trump specifically called on Governor Walz and Mayor Frey to turn over incarcerated "Criminal Illegal Aliens" and those with active warrants for immediate deportation.
  • He also demanded that state and local law enforcement assist federal authorities in apprehending and detaining "Illegal Aliens" wanted for crimes.
  • Trump urged Congress to pass legislation to end sanctuary cities, stating they are the "root cause of all of these problems" and hinder public safety.

Why It Matters: Trump demands Democratic cooperation on immigration enforcement and an end to sanctuary cities after a fatal Minneapolis shooting.

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