Melania Trump breaks silence on Alex Pretti
Fatal Shooting Sparks Outrage
First Lady Melania Trump urged unity after ICE and
Border Patrol agents fatally shot Alex Pretti,
a 37-year-old ICU nurse and military veteran, in Minnesota.
The incident followed another recent federal shooting and quickly drew national attention.
Conflicting Accounts
Officials initially claimed Pretti posed a threat,
but videos showed his gun remained holstered.
Despite this, allies labeled him a “domestic terrorist,”
fueling protests and backlash, especially in Minneapolis.
Calls for Calm
As criticism mounted, the White House softened its
tone, calling the death a “tragedy.” Melania Trump
broke her silence on Fox & Friends, saying,
“We need to unify. I’m calling for unity,” and adding,
“I’m against violence, so if you protest, protest in peace.”
Family Pushback and Fallout
Pretti’s family rejected official claims, saying,
“The sickening lies told about our son by the
administration are reprehensible and disgusting.”
Investigations continue as tensions remain high.
