US President Donald Trump has launched another attack on Democratic leaders in Minnesota, accusing them of "inciting insurrection" after a 37-year-old US citizen was killed by federal agents in Minneapolis.
The incident occurred outside a donut shop in the city's south side, where protesters gathered to express their opposition to immigration enforcement. The victim, identified as Alex Pretti, was an ICU nurse who had worked with veterans and was known for his compassionate attitude towards patients.
In a statement on Truth Social, Trump claimed that Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey were "inciting insurrection" with their rhetoric, adding that the state's Democratic leaders should focus on finding billions of dollars stolen from Minnesotans rather than engaging in politics.
However, Governor Walz has disputed this claim, saying that the Department of Homeland Security was lying about the events surrounding Pretti's death. He described the incident as "sickening" and accused Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents of being unprofessional.
The police chief, Brian O'Hara, said that Pretti had a permit to carry a handgun but was shot multiple times by federal agents who claimed he was armed and intended to attack them. The scene is now chaotic, with authorities deploying tear gas to disperse protesters who have gathered near the site of the shooting.
President Trump's comments come as tensions between Minneapolis officials and the federal government continue to escalate. On Friday, an estimated 50,000 people marched through downtown Minneapolis in opposition to immigration enforcement, demanding that ICE leave the city.
The latest incident is the latest in a series of protests and confrontations involving federal agents in Minnesota, which has raised concerns about police brutality and racial bias. The state's Democratic leaders are calling for greater accountability from federal authorities, with Senator Amy Klobuchar saying "To the Trump administration and the Republicans in Congress who have stood silent: Get ICE out of our state NOW."
The incident has sparked outrage across the country, with Rep. Ilhan Omar describing Pretti's death as an "execution by immigration enforcement". Minnesota Senate Republican Leader Mark Johnson has also blamed Governor Walz for escalating tensions, saying his actions turned the situation into a "propaganda war".
As the investigation into Pretti's death continues, it remains to be seen how federal authorities will respond to mounting pressure from Minneapolis officials and protesters.
The incident occurred outside a donut shop in the city's south side, where protesters gathered to express their opposition to immigration enforcement. The victim, identified as Alex Pretti, was an ICU nurse who had worked with veterans and was known for his compassionate attitude towards patients.
In a statement on Truth Social, Trump claimed that Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey were "inciting insurrection" with their rhetoric, adding that the state's Democratic leaders should focus on finding billions of dollars stolen from Minnesotans rather than engaging in politics.
However, Governor Walz has disputed this claim, saying that the Department of Homeland Security was lying about the events surrounding Pretti's death. He described the incident as "sickening" and accused Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents of being unprofessional.
The police chief, Brian O'Hara, said that Pretti had a permit to carry a handgun but was shot multiple times by federal agents who claimed he was armed and intended to attack them. The scene is now chaotic, with authorities deploying tear gas to disperse protesters who have gathered near the site of the shooting.
President Trump's comments come as tensions between Minneapolis officials and the federal government continue to escalate. On Friday, an estimated 50,000 people marched through downtown Minneapolis in opposition to immigration enforcement, demanding that ICE leave the city.
The latest incident is the latest in a series of protests and confrontations involving federal agents in Minnesota, which has raised concerns about police brutality and racial bias. The state's Democratic leaders are calling for greater accountability from federal authorities, with Senator Amy Klobuchar saying "To the Trump administration and the Republicans in Congress who have stood silent: Get ICE out of our state NOW."
The incident has sparked outrage across the country, with Rep. Ilhan Omar describing Pretti's death as an "execution by immigration enforcement". Minnesota Senate Republican Leader Mark Johnson has also blamed Governor Walz for escalating tensions, saying his actions turned the situation into a "propaganda war".
As the investigation into Pretti's death continues, it remains to be seen how federal authorities will respond to mounting pressure from Minneapolis officials and protesters.
. Can't believe Trump is still stirring up drama like this. The guy who got killed was an ICU nurse trying to help people & all Trump does is throw shade at the politicians in Minnesota for speaking out against ICE. Governor Walz is right, DHS is lying about what happened 
. And now the protesters are getting tear gassed near the scene... it's like they're not even human beings anymore 
. I'm so tired of all this division & polarization. Can't we just focus on unity & making America a better place for everyone? 
. First, you've got the cops shooting a guy who was just trying to express his opinion, and now you're got the president accusing the governor and mayor of inciting insurrection? 
. It's like the whole thing is being blown way out of proportion.
. I mean, I'm no expert on immigration enforcement or politics, but it seems to me that instead of pointing fingers at each other, we should be trying to find ways to actually address the issues that are driving people to protest in the first place.
The fact that Senator Klobuchar is calling for ICE to leave Minnesota now... I hope that happens soon, because it seems like we're at a breaking point here 
[Image of a donut with a bullet hole in it](https://tenor.com/gd/l3yVn4U) 
. Meanwhile, ICE is still looking for a way to justify shooting someone who wasn't even armed 
. It's like, can we all just calm down and get some donuts? 
. And now he's accusing Governor Walz and Mayor Frey of inciting insurrection? Come on, man 
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It's like Trump thinks we're all just going to forget about Pretti because he wants to talk about his fake economy 
. Newsflash, Donald: people care about justice, not your budget 
It's like, hello, we're human beings here, not just pawns in a game of power 
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. And can we talk about how messed up it is that ICE agents are using tear gas on protesters who just want to make their voices heard? It's time for some serious reforms, you know? The fact that 50,000 people took to the streets in Minneapolis to demand ICE leave the city says a lot - the ppl are not happy about this situation 
. And can we also talk about how Senator Amy Klobuchar is speaking truth to power on behalf of Minnesota residents? That's what leadership looks like 
. The drama with Rep. Ilhan Omar and Mark Johnson just adds fuel to the fire, but at least they're using their platforms to speak out against this injustice 
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this is just awful... 37 years old nurse killed by FBI agents in front of a donut shop what were they even doing there? 
i'm so tired of politicians like trump and his ilk using people's deaths as ammo to attack their opponents. it's just not right. the democratic leaders are trying to hold ICE accountable for this, but trump is having none of it.