Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:50am on 27 Jan 2026,Tuesday International
The Trump administration has shifted its response after the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti by federal agents in Minneapolis sparked public backlash. Initial claims that Pretti posed a major threat were questioned as videos of the incident circulated online. The White House has since avoided strong language and said a full investigation will be conducted. President Donald Trump called the death tragic and blamed Democratic leadership for unrest. He also sent immigration official Tom Homan to Minnesota to oversee federal operations. Democrats have intensified criticism of immigration enforcement tactics, while some Republicans voiced concern over the administration’s early statements. The episode has renewed scrutiny of federal law enforcement actions. (PC: BBC)
