Trump does not want people killed in US but won’t back down on deportations: White House

South China Morning PostEN 1 min read 100% complete by ReutersJanuary 26, 2026 at 09:30 PM

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The White House addressed the recent fatal shooting of Alex Pretti in Minnesota by federal officers, stating President Trump does not want people hurt but will continue deporting "violent criminal illegal aliens." Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt blamed the incident on Democratic leaders in Minnesota. However, video footage contradicts the administration's claim of self-defense, showing Pretti holding a phone, not a gun, when agents wrestled him to the ground and later retrieved a firearm from his waistband before shooting him. The incident occurred on Saturday, and Pretti was a licensed gun owner. Leavitt reiterated Trump's commitment to deporting criminal illegal aliens to ensure American safety.

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