Minneapolis, MN – A political firestorm has erupted across the nation today following the fatal shooting of 37-year-old nurse Alex Pretti by federal immigration agents. In a rare and stunning alignment, both former President Barack Obama and the National Rifle Association (NRA) are demanding a "full investigation" into the incident, which has been described as a "heartbreaking tragedy."
The Incident That Shook the Nation
The controversy stems from an incident on Saturday in Minneapolis, where Mr. Pretti was shot dead by US border patrol officers. New video analysis released today appears to show that officers had already removed a handgun from Pretti—which he was reportedly licensed to carry and was not handling—moments before the fatal shots were fired.
This marks the second fatal shooting involving federal officers in the city this month, following the death of Renee Good on January 7, sparking outrage from local leaders.
"A Wake-Up Call": Obama Breaks Silence
Former President Barack Obama, in a joint statement with Michelle Obama, condemned the killing today.
"This is a heartbreaking tragedy and a wake-up call to every American, regardless of party, that many of our core values as a nation are increasingly under assault."
The statement has galvanized Democrats, with Senate Leader Chuck Schumer now threatening to block the upcoming Homeland Security funding package if the administration does not provide answers.
Unlikely Allies: The NRA Weighs In
In a surprising twist, gun rights advocacy groups, including the NRA, have broken from their typical political alignments to criticize the federal handling of the situation. Citing Pretti’s right to carry, they have joined the call for immediate transparency, placing the current Administration under intense pressure from both sides of the aisle.
Governor Walz vs. The White House
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz did not mince words in his press conference this morning. Addressing the President directly, Walz demanded the immediate withdrawal of federal agents from his state. "What is the plan?" Walz asked. "You can end this. Get these federal agents out of our state."
As protests begin to form outside the Minneapolis field office, the nation waits to see how the White House will respond to this rapidly escalating crisis.
Stay tuned to Truth Stream USA News for live updates on this developing story.
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