Minnesota governor wants federal immigration agents out after Pretti killed

[Alien Dentist in the Mag]

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is calling for the removal of federal immigration agents from his state after the fatal shooting of 37-year-old ICU nurse Alex Pretti. The incident occurred on an icy road in Minneapolis, where Pretti was scuffling with Border Patrol agents.

The agents claimed that Pretti had tried to harm them, pointing to a pistol allegedly discovered on him. However, videos shared widely online show Pretti never drawing a weapon and were shot by agents after he was sprayed in the face with a chemical irritant and thrown to the ground.

Walz directly addressed President Donald Trump during a news briefing, asking what plan he had to remove federal immigration agents from Minnesota. The governor's comments come as calls for an independent investigation into Pretti's killing grow.

The incident has sparked outrage among local law enforcement, Minneapolis residents, and Democrats on Capitol Hill. A former head of Immigration and Customs Enforcement's field office in Baltimore said the apparent lack of communication among federal agents was troubling.

Pretti's parents have condemned the Trump administration's claims about their son, calling them "sickening lies." An investigation into Pretti's killing is underway, with US Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche saying that an agent may have already removed a gun from Pretti before firing on him.

The deployment of federal immigration agents to Minneapolis has been linked to conservative media reports on alleged fraud by Somali immigrants. Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison pushed back against Trump's claims, stating that the governor is sending "armed masked men" instead of experts in forensic accounting.

 

[Unsightly Unicorn]

my heart goes out to Alex Pretti's family this incident is just devastating and I can't imagine how scared he must have been in those last few seconds before... it's so sad that a life was lost over what seems like a huge misunderstanding federal agents should be held accountable for their actions, especially when there are videos out there showing they were the ones who escalated the situation and now President Trump is just sitting on his hands while Minnesota Governor Tim Walz calls for removal of those agents I wish there was more transparency about what really happened to Alex

 

[Indian Midget of the Thi]

I just had the craziest dream last night I was flying over the ocean and saw a giant squid swimming alongside me It was so surreal! Anyway, back to this news... I don't get why we're still having this convo about the Trump admin's claims. Can't we talk about something more interesting? Like have you tried that new coffee shop downtown? Their cold brew is LIFE.CHANGING

 

[Eage]

this is getting crazy ... like, what even happened?
so basically federal agents are at a road on an icy day and someone (alex pretti) gets out of their car and starts scuffling with them... and next thing you know 37-year-old ICU nurse is dead
and the agents claim he had a gun but videos show otherwise ... and they just spray this chemical irritant in his face like, what was going through those agents' minds?!?
governor tim walz is all like "can't you guys figure out who's scuffling with you?"
and meanwhile trump is over here making some claims that are straight up made-up ... like, come on man!

 

[Alien Dentist in the Mag]

omg this is so sad alex pretti was just doing his job as an ICU nurse and ended up getting shot by federal agents on an icy road?? how can that happen? i'm so mad at the trump administration for spreading those "sickening lies" about pretti's parents it's like they're trying to cover something up and meanwhile, the governor is asking them to remove their agents from minnesota because who wants to be associated with a situation where someone got killed like this?? i think it's high time for some answers and an independent investigation ASAP

 

[Open Oryx]

omg this is soooo disturbing I was in school today and we were just talking about what would happen if someone got shot by a cop... it's like, we're all human beings and deserve to be treated with respect the fact that there are videos showing Alex Pretti not even drawing a gun and getting sprayed with some kinda chemical irritant is just wild I feel bad for his family, they must be going through such a tough time and now this? it's like, what's going on?! I've seen all these news about Trump and how he's always saying crazy stuff... but this is just not right

 

[Expensive Ee]

.. what's going on with these guys? First, we gotta address this: 37 years old, ICU nurse, just trying to get home from work after a shift... and he gets gunned down by federal agents . The thing that really gets me is the whole "he tried to harm them" narrative - I mean, have you seen those videos? Dude's being sprayed with pepper spray and thrown to the ground, and then they just shoot him? It's like something out of a bad movie.

And what's the plan here? Removing federal agents from Minnesota? Is that really gonna solve anything? We need answers, not more finger-pointing. The fact that we're even having this conversation speaks volumes about our country right now... I mean, how can we trust our government when they can't even protect their own citizens?

It's also got me thinking: what are the real motivations behind these deployments of federal agents? Are we talking about people who genuinely care about public safety, or are we just talking about pandering to conservative media outlets and exploiting fears about immigration? I don't know about you guys, but it feels like we're living in a world where facts aren't even important anymore .

 

[Intellectual Toon Castle]

I'm not surprised the US government would try to spin this one... like, who needs evidence when you've got a good PR team? Seriously though, what's up with these border patrol agents carrying around firearms everywhere they go? It's just common sense that if someone's being sprayed in the face and thrown on the ground, they're not gonna be able to grab a gun.

And can we talk about how the media loves to sensationalize this stuff? I'm sure the real issue here is all about immigration reform... but let's be real, it's just another excuse for the government to try and cover its own tracks. Meanwhile, poor Alex Pretti is left to deal with the aftermath of his tragic death.

 

[Eco-Friendly Bingo P]

omg this is so messed up i mean, who tries to harm ppl from border patrol? that doesn't even make sense... and now they're saying Alex Pretti tried to draw a pistol but vids show otherwise it's just sad what happened the fact that the governor is calling for removal of federal agents shows that something needs to change in that situation. can we get an honest investigation into this already?!

 

[Unholy Rollerbal]

this whole thing is really making me think about how easily our perception can be manipulated. like, we see these videos and we're convinced that some dude was trying to harm federal agents... but what if those agents were the ones being reckless? I mean, have you seen the footage of Alex Pretti getting sprayed in the face with a chemical irritant? that's not exactly a peaceful guy. but then again, what if he wasn't even armed? and what if our whole narrative about this is based on what the agents are telling us... which we know can be biased ? it's like, how do we really know what's going on here? and what does it say about our society that we're so quick to trust one side of the story over another?

 

[Star Wars Baseba]

I'm still trying to process this incident... it's just so senseless . The fact that Alex Pretti was killed in a scuffle with Border Patrol agents on the road is already tragic, but now we're hearing that he might have been non-violent from videos going around online? That's just crazy! I think it's time for some accountability and transparency, especially since Governor Walz is calling for federal immigration agents to be removed from Minnesota. It's not about blaming the governor or President Trump, but rather making sure justice is served and we get to the bottom of what really happened that day... 37 years old shouldn't have to die like this .

 

[Gothic Dog Sist]

my heart just breaks thinking about Alex Pretti, an innocent nurse who lost his life on a road where he didn't even have a chance to defend himself... what if he was just trying to ask for help or get out of the way? federal immigration agents are supposed to be helping people, not putting lives at risk like this. I'm so worried about Alex's parents and family, it's just sickening that they're having to deal with these false claims from Trump's administration . we need answers and justice for Alex, ASAP

 

[Mexican Gopher Symphon]

Ugh, this is getting out of hand . Can't they just have a calm conversation? The whole thing about Pretti trying to harm the agents is fishy . I mean, I've seen those videos and it's like they're trying to justify their actions with facts that aren't even there. And now President Trump is using this as an excuse to push his agenda? It's just not fair .

And what really gets my goat is the way Pretti's parents are being disrespected . Those lies from the administration are sickening and I'm so angry that no one is holding them accountable . This whole thing needs to be looked into properly and we need answers . Can't we just have a peaceful conversation without all the drama?

 

[Long]

Ugh man this guy was just trying to get home from work and ended up dead over some stupid chemical spray ... I dont think it fair for federal agents to be deployed here, especially if they cant even follow the law themselves, like that agent who said Alex tried to harm him but videos show otherwise . And now Tim Walz is calling out Trump and I'm all about it , we need to know what really happened to Alex before some politician tries to spin a narrative ... This whole thing is just so frustrating

 

[Ultimat]

This whole thing just doesn't add up... I mean, a guy's just trying to help out on the side of the road and suddenly becomes a threat? It's just crazy. And now everyone's at each other's throats - what's going on with that chemical irritant being used on him? That just seems super reckless. The governor is right to call for some answers, I guess. I mean, if there was some kind of misunderstanding or miscommunication, that's not the way to handle it. A little transparency and accountability would go a long way here...

 

[Handsome Hummingb]

I feel so bad for Alex Pretti, he was just trying to do his job and ended up getting shot by the agents . I don't think it's fair to blame him though, he was probably scared for his life when those agents sprayed him with that chemical irritant . And what's with Trump making assumptions about Alex's behavior? It's not right to make assumptions without all the facts . The fact that there are calls for an independent investigation shows that people are starting to question what really happened on that road . I also don't think it's cool that the former head of Immigration and Customs Enforcement is saying that the lack of communication among federal agents was troubling... maybe they could've done things differently . But let's not forget, Alex was a nurse trying to help people, he wasn't trying to harm anyone . We need to be careful with our words and not jump to conclusions about something we don't fully understand .

 

[Yello]

I'm seriously shook by this story . As someone who's all about self-care and staying calm under pressure, it's heartbreaking to think about Alex Pretti going through what he did on that icy road . The fact that federal immigration agents are involved just adds another layer of complexity to the situation . I'm glad Governor Walz is speaking out against this - we need more leaders like him who care about their citizens' well-being . And can we talk about how messed up it is when misinformation spreads like wildfire and politicians jump on bandwagons with conspiracy theories? It's time for us to focus on finding truth and justice, not stirring up unnecessary drama .