Controversy Surrounds Minneapolis Shooting: President Trump's Remarks

U.S. President Donald Trump remarked that Alex Pretti should not have been armed when he was shot by a federal agent in Minneapolis. Border czar Tom Homan held talks with Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and was set to meet Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey to discuss the incident.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 28-01-2026 02:30 IST | Created: 28-01-2026 02:30 IST
Controversy Surrounds Minneapolis Shooting: President Trump's Remarks

In a developing controversy, President Donald Trump has weighed in on the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti by a federal agent in Minneapolis, stressing that Pretti should not have been carrying a firearm at the time of the incident.

On Tuesday, Trump also revealed that Tom Homan, the administration's border czar, met with Minnesota Governor Tim Walz to deliberate on the issue.

Further discussions are planned as Homan is scheduled to meet with Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey to address the circumstances surrounding Pretti's death.

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