US Border Patrol agents have been accused of using excessive force after they gunned down Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old ICU nurse, in Minneapolis on Saturday. The incident was caught on multiple cellphone videos and has sparked widespread outrage over the administration's handling of such incidents.
According to reports, Pretti approached US border patrol officers with a 9mm semi-automatic handgun, prompting them to fire "defensive shots". However, DHS officials have since clarified that an investigation is necessary to determine whether Pretti was lawfully killed.
The administration's response has been criticized for its attempt to "gaslight" the public and downplay the severity of the incident. Despite this, many Republican senators, governors, and influencers have called for a thorough investigation into Pretti's killing, as did the NRA.
In a significant development, the White House has demoted Border Patrol Commander Gregory Bovino and deployed his more moderate border czar Tom Homan to Minnesota in an effort to mend fences with local leadership. President Trump also made a statement saying he had a "very good call" with Minnesota's Democratic Governor Tim Walz.
However, critics argue that the administration's actions are too little, too late. The incident serves as a reminder of the dangers of unchecked immigration enforcement and the need for greater accountability from those in power.
As one anonymous DHS official noted in an interview with CBS News, "the administration is squandering its credibility by trying to gaslight and contradict what the public can plainly see with their own eyes." This sentiment is echoed by many who believe that the administration's attempts to manipulate public perception are a clear indication of a deeper problem.
In the end, it remains to be seen whether this incident will serve as a turning point for the administration's immigration policies. One thing is certain, however: the American people will not be fooled by the administration's attempts to downplay or justify such incidents in the future.
According to reports, Pretti approached US border patrol officers with a 9mm semi-automatic handgun, prompting them to fire "defensive shots". However, DHS officials have since clarified that an investigation is necessary to determine whether Pretti was lawfully killed.
The administration's response has been criticized for its attempt to "gaslight" the public and downplay the severity of the incident. Despite this, many Republican senators, governors, and influencers have called for a thorough investigation into Pretti's killing, as did the NRA.
In a significant development, the White House has demoted Border Patrol Commander Gregory Bovino and deployed his more moderate border czar Tom Homan to Minnesota in an effort to mend fences with local leadership. President Trump also made a statement saying he had a "very good call" with Minnesota's Democratic Governor Tim Walz.
However, critics argue that the administration's actions are too little, too late. The incident serves as a reminder of the dangers of unchecked immigration enforcement and the need for greater accountability from those in power.
As one anonymous DHS official noted in an interview with CBS News, "the administration is squandering its credibility by trying to gaslight and contradict what the public can plainly see with their own eyes." This sentiment is echoed by many who believe that the administration's attempts to manipulate public perception are a clear indication of a deeper problem.
In the end, it remains to be seen whether this incident will serve as a turning point for the administration's immigration policies. One thing is certain, however: the American people will not be fooled by the administration's attempts to downplay or justify such incidents in the future.
he was just trying to protect himself and they ended up killing him??! it's like, hello, accountability is key here!! 
they're already losing credibility and now they're gonna deploy some new dude to Minnesota?! that's like throwing a band-aid on a bullet wound 
we need answers ASAP!!
it's just so frustrating when our leaders can't even get this basic stuff right
that poor guy was just trying to defend himself and now he's gone 
it's just so unfair 
like, we get it, border patrol agents have a tough job, but do they really need to resort to shooting people?!? 
the fact that the admin is trying to downplay this is super suspicious, like what are they hiding? 
and can we talk about how ridiculous it is that Tom Homan was deployed to Minnesota instead of, like, actually doing something to prevent these kinds of incidents in the future? 
and what really gets me is how quickly they're trying to shift the blame onto Alex's side... like, come on! The security footage says it all 
we need better from our leaders, especially when it comes to protecting the lives of innocent people 
Give me a break! The footage speaks for itself and everyone can see what really went down.
. And yeah, the admin's response is literally gaslighting us, trying to make us think it's not a big deal when it totally is 
This whole thing is wild, fam! 
One minute they're chillin', next they're blowing up an innocent nurse 
. Can't even trust the admin's narrative anymore 
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. The admin's actions might be late to the game, but we'll keep holding them accountable 
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. Demoting Bovino and bringing Homan to Minnesota seems like a PR stunt, not a genuine attempt to make amends 
Did he just throw the governor under the bus to save face? 
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... I hope the investigation goes well, but I'm not holding my breath 
this is getting out of hand... I mean i know we need stronger border control but you can't just shoot someone who's holding a gun thinking it's gonna protect themselves 
It's like they think they're above the law or something. And the administration's response is just laughable - "oh no, we didn't mean to gaslight you, sorry not sorry" 
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... "gaslighting" isn't even the right word - it's more like they're actively trying to erase the truth from people's minds. And now they've demoted their commander and sent in some more moderate guy? Give me a break