Trump says government will 'de-escalate' in Minnesota following Pretti shooting

BBC News - WorldCenterEN 3 min read 100% complete January 28, 2026 at 02:33 AM

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Following the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti by federal immigration officers in Minnesota, President Trump stated his administration would "de-escalate" its presence in the state. This shooting, along with the earlier death of Renee Good in January, sparked protests and criticism from lawmakers. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) removed Border Patrol official Gregory Bovino from the Minnesota mission and deployed Tom Homan to meet with local officials, including Governor Tim Walz and Mayor Jacob Frey. Trump called Pretti's death "unfortunate" and commented on Pretti carrying a gun, while DHS claimed agents acted in self-defense after Pretti resisted disarming, a claim disputed by eyewitnesses. Pretti's death intensified calls for the withdrawal of 3,000 immigration agents from the region.

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Minneapolis 40% Tim Walz 50% Gregory Bovino 50% Jacob Frey 50% Border Patrol 50% Kristi Noem ×260% Tom Homan ×260% Renee Good ×260% Department of Homeland Security (DHS) ×375% Minnesota ×580% Alex Pretti ×885% Donald Trump ×690%

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fatal shooting 90% de-escalate 80% minnesota 80% immigration officers 70% trump administration 70% protests 60% border agents 60% self-defense 50% domestic terrorism 50%