A drawing depicting Alex Pretti is displayed along candles at a makeshift memorial in his honor in the area where he was shot dead by federal immigration agents in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on January 26, 2026. (Photo by Octavio JONES / AFP)
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Trump Defends Kristi Noem Amid Backlash Over Fatal Minneapolis Immigration Shooting

  • President Trump defended Homeland Security chief Kristi Noem, stating she would remain in her job despite controversy.
  • The defense comes after a fatal shooting of nurse Alex Pretti during an immigration protest in Minneapolis.
  • Trump distanced himself from Noem's and Stephen Miller's comments, who labeled Pretti a "domestic terrorist" and "assassin."
  • While acknowledging Pretti had a firearm, Trump emphasized, "you can't walk in with guns," despite video showing Pretti not holding it.
  • The incident has reignited the debate on gun rights and the Second Amendment in the United States.

Why It Matters: Trump defends Kristi Noem after a fatal Minneapolis shooting, sparking further debate on gun rights.

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