Minneapolis killing is a ‘wake-up call’ that US values are ‘under assault’, says Obama

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by AgenciesJanuary 25, 2026 at 07:59 PM

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Following the killing of Alex Pretti, a US citizen, in Minneapolis by federal agents, Barack and Michelle Obama issued a statement condemning the act. They described the killing as a "wake-up call" and an example of President Trump's "assault" on American values. The incident occurred in Minneapolis, where officers shot and killed the nurse. In response, New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani pledged to use all available resources to protect New Yorkers from aggressive ICE operations. He defended New York's sanctuary-city policies, which limit cooperation with federal agencies seeking to deport undocumented immigrants, despite opposition from President Trump.

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