Former US President Joe Biden has condemned the fatal shooting of 37-year-old ICU nurse Alex Pretti by federal agents in Minneapolis as an egregious example of "our own government targeting" American citizens. The killing, which also saw Renee Good shot dead earlier this month, has sparked widespread outrage and calls for a full, fair, and transparent investigation into the incidents.
Biden's statement, which echoes his characteristic strong stance on upholding core American values, was notable given that he has largely kept a low public profile since leaving office. However, with his return to the national conversation, Biden emphasized the need for Americans to stand up against such injustices and reaffirmed the fundamental right to due process.
The former president's words come amid growing frustration among Democrats regarding his decision to hold onto the party's presidential nomination late into the 2024 election cycle. Critics argue that this move weakened the party's momentum, but Biden has continued to face criticism from his successor, Vice-President Kamala Harris, who won the nomination after he ceded it.
In a thinly veiled critique of former President Donald Trump, who is facing mounting backlash over his administration's federal immigration enforcement tactics, Biden emphasized the importance of collective action in defending America's values. "No single person can destroy what America stands for and believes in," he warned, urging Americans to "stand up and speak out" against injustice.
Biden's remarks have been backed by fellow former Democratic President Barack Obama and Bill Clinton, who have joined him in condemning the Trump administration's immigration policies as a threat to core American values. The incident serves as a stark reminder of the need for accountability and transparency in law enforcement, particularly when it involves federal agents targeting American citizens.
Biden's statement, which echoes his characteristic strong stance on upholding core American values, was notable given that he has largely kept a low public profile since leaving office. However, with his return to the national conversation, Biden emphasized the need for Americans to stand up against such injustices and reaffirmed the fundamental right to due process.
The former president's words come amid growing frustration among Democrats regarding his decision to hold onto the party's presidential nomination late into the 2024 election cycle. Critics argue that this move weakened the party's momentum, but Biden has continued to face criticism from his successor, Vice-President Kamala Harris, who won the nomination after he ceded it.
In a thinly veiled critique of former President Donald Trump, who is facing mounting backlash over his administration's federal immigration enforcement tactics, Biden emphasized the importance of collective action in defending America's values. "No single person can destroy what America stands for and believes in," he warned, urging Americans to "stand up and speak out" against injustice.
Biden's remarks have been backed by fellow former Democratic President Barack Obama and Bill Clinton, who have joined him in condemning the Trump administration's immigration policies as a threat to core American values. The incident serves as a stark reminder of the need for accountability and transparency in law enforcement, particularly when it involves federal agents targeting American citizens.
37 yrs old woman just trying to do her job and she gets gunned down by "heroes" in a black uniform 
what kind of message are they sending out to the public? that we gotta be afraid of our own people? its not about being weak its about holding ppl in power accountable for their actions 
anyway, glad to see biden speaking up even if it is a bit late in the game... and btw, where was kamala when all this was happening? 
. Like, I get it, Joe, we've been waiting for some solid action on this one, and now you're jumping in like a hero with your characteristic strong stance... that we all know is just a fancy way of saying "I'm trying not to get roasted by my old buddies" 
. And btw, what's with the subtle dig at Trump? Did he send you a memo about how to take down his admin without actually doing anything 
Like, he's not afraid to call out the government for doing shady stuff and I think that's amazing. His stance on due process is so strong and it's like, we need more people like him who are willing to stand up for what's right 
. And can we talk about how this incident is a major issue with the Trump administration's immigration policies? Like, Bill Clinton and Barack Obama are backing Joe on this and I'm all about that 
. It's time for some real change and I think Biden's comments are just the start of something beautiful 
. We need more people in power who care about justice and equality 
.
he's finally speaking out against those brutal federal agents who thought they could just go around killing innocent ppl like alex pretti 
it's so sickening that they're trying to justify their actions as part of the job, but we all know that's just not true. Joe's right on point in saying our gov't shouldn't be targeting its own citizens - it's a total affront to everything america stands for 
can't believe kamala haris isn't chiming in more on this tho... seems like joe's still got some swag left in him 
and btw, can we pls get bill clinton and barack obama to join the conversation too? 
those 2 are always speaking truth to power 
I'm so sad about what happened to Alex Pretti 
. It's just heartbreaking that she lost her life over something that doesn't even make sense. I mean, who gets shot by federal agents and dies? It's like something out of a bad action movie 
And then you've got politicians like Trump and his crew just ignoring all this and doing whatever they want because "it's the system" or some nonsense 
. We need real change, real action... we need someone who actually cares about putting people over politics 
. That's why I loved watching Joe Biden back in the day - he always seemed like a straight shooter 
. But now? I don't know man... 
what happened to Alex Pretti & Renee Good 
We should all be standing up for what's right & fighting for our values 
Trump's immigration policies are a total mess 
It's about time we held our leaders accountable 
We need transparency in law enforcement, period 
No more federal agents taking out innocent ppl 
. As @TheHashtagHero says #JusticeForAlex, this is a clear case of government overreach and abuse of power 
. We need a full investigation ASAP to get answers and ensure accountability 
How can this be happening in our own country?! We need to take a stand against these injustices & demand answers 
, can't we just have some transparency & accountability already? 
the fact that joe is using this as an example of govt targeting citizens is super telling 
, it's clear he knows what's really going on here 
. We need real change, not just some empty words from a guy who's been in politics for decades 
. I'm all for due process and justice, but this is just ridiculous 
.