Clinton, Obama urge Americans to ‘stand up’ to ICE, Trump makes plea – latest

In a fiery news conference, Hochul called on Noem to resign after the Homeland Security secretary claimed Alex Priddy was shot for “brandishing” a weapon.

Although a weapon was found on Noem, officials disputed Noem’s assertion that Priti “brandished” it.

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In this bizarre Truth Social post, a social media user claiming to be Trump defended the killing of Alex Pretti by CPB agents.

“He has a gun, only criminals carry guns on our streets, we need law and order,” the fake post read. “Thank you for your attention to this matter. President Donald J. Trump.”

The National Rifle Association’s official account urged people not to “fetishize” the position.

“Fake News Alert: Latest Alleged @realDonaldTrump The National Rifle Association wrote in a post that the Truth Society posts circulating there are not true. “As the bad actors among us seek to further divide our country, it is more important now than ever to remain vigilant against AI-generated content designed to mislead Americans. Don’t fall for it.”

Alex Pretti was killed by CBP agents in Minneapolis on Saturday while participating in a protest against ICE agents’ activities.

The 37-year-old nurse’s killing sparked a wave of public demonstrations in Minnesota, with activists calling on ICE to withdraw from the state.

Head coach of the Minnesota Timberwolves and Golden State Warriors Tributes to Alex Prettyas they postponed their upcoming games.

Timberwolves coach Chris Finch is generally known for his calm, cool and collected demeanor. But his voice cracked noticeably as he paid tribute to Pretty, who was killed by U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents.

“I’m more than just a resident. This is my home. I love living here. I love being part of this community. I’ve been embraced from day one. The people have been great. It’s sad to see what happened,” said Finch, who joined his staff five years ago. “On a human level, certainly as someone who’s very proud to be here, I know a lot of our players feel the same way.

“They all love being here, it’s just hard to see what we’re going through.”

At the same time, Warriors coach Steve Kerr was also moved and paid tribute to Pretty.

“This has always been a stop on the NBA tour. I love the city of Minneapolis. The people here are great, but it’s very sad what happened,” he said. “I feel for the city. There’s a pall hanging over the city. You can feel it. A lot of people are suffering and obviously the loss of life is the most important issue. These families will never get their family members back.”

Protests broke out across Minneapolis after Alex Pretty was shot by police.

Demonstrators were spotted holding signs reading “ICE OUT” and some even called for a general strike.

The doctor who performed CPR on Alex Pretty after he was shot says federal agents counted the victim’s gunshot wounds instead of offering help.

“As I approached I saw the victim lying on his side; Surrounded by several ICE agents. I am confused as to why the victim sided with him as this is not standard practice when a victim is shot,” the doctor, who asked not to be named, wrote in a statement.

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One-third of Trump voters believe ICE’s activities are too aggressive, a bombshell poll shows.

The survey was conducted by Politicosaid voters agreed in principle with the crackdown on immigration, but disagreed with the way it was implemented.

Meanwhile, half of those surveyed had a negative view of the implementation of Trump’s immigration policies.

38% also urge the current administration to focus on immigrants who have committed serious crimes.

Trump’s own party also appears to be divided on the issue.

Rep. Maria Salazar reportedly said, “ICE should be focusing on the bad guys. That’s what the bad guys are, not the cleaning ladies.” Politico. “A gardener is one thing, a gangster is another. A cook is one thing, a coyote is another.”

Last night, Republican Senator Lisa Murkowski lashed out at the Trump administration, becoming one of the few in her party to break ranks and condemn the killing of Alex Pretti.

In a shocking statement, the Alaska congresswoman said ICE does not have “the full authority to carry out its responsibilities.” postal.

“The tragedy and chaos in Minneapolis is shocking,” she blasted. “Yesterday’s killing of U.S. citizen Alex Pretti at the hands of ICE agents should raise serious questions within the government about the adequacy of immigration enforcement training and officers’ instructions to carry out their mission.

“Lawful carrying of a firearm does not excuse federal agents from killing Americans — especially, as the video footage shows, after the victims were disarmed,” Murkowski continued, before calling for an investigation into the incident.

“ICE agents do not have full authority in the performance of their duties,” she concluded.

Meanwhile, Senator Bill Cassidy descriptive Pretty called the shootings “troubling” and said the credibility of both ICE and the Department of Homeland Security is “at stake.”

Minnesota Democrats have rejected Donald Trump’s request to turn over the state’s voter rolls.

The Trump administration also ordered the state to repeal so-called shelter policies and share food assistance and Medicaid data.

However, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz said the Trump administration’s request was not a “serious attempt” to bring peace to the country.

Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon also rejected the request in a letter from Attorney General Pam Bondi.

“The answer to Attorney General Bondi’s request is no,” Simon cursedin a statement. “Her letter is a shameless attempt to force Minnesota to provide the federal government with the private data of millions of U.S. citizens in violation of state and federal law.”

The National Gun Rights Association believes that Preity’s possession of a gun does not mean he had criminal intent.

“Thousands of Americans gathered across the country to support Second Amendment rights, some openly, some secretly, and they were armed without incident,” the group said. write on X. “Just last week there were hundreds of them in Virginia.

“The mere presence of a firearm does not prove criminal intent,” the group continued. “Anyone who claims to be pro-gun should not suggest otherwise.”