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Megyn Kelly says she doesn’t feel sorry for Alex Pretti: ‘He was not there to help’
Kelly repeated unproven claims that Pretti was armed and intending to cause trouble, fueling controversy and backlash from critics and public figures.
- On Monday, Megyn Kelly said she did not feel sorry for Alex Jeffrey Pretti, 37-year-old ICU nurse, who was shot and killed by federal agents in Minneapolis over the weekend.
- Following repeated official claims, Kelly told listeners she echoed Vice President J.D. Vance's allegation of `engineered chaos` and DHS's claim that Pretti `wanted to do maximum damage`, repeated for weeks despite no evidence.
- A Washington Post video analysis showed an agent removing Pretti's firearm before Border Patrol agents shot him multiple times, while authorities said Pretti was legally carrying but did not draw the weapon.
- Her remarks drew sharp criticism from Michael Steele, former RNC chair and MSNBC host, and Brett Meiselas, MeidasTouch co-founder, while public pressure prompted the Trump administration to reassign ICE and DHS officials in Minneapolis.
- The killing remains under investigation, and civil rights groups and lawmakers are calling for greater transparency around federal use of force as the controversy spills into national politics, with Kelly joking about pulling ICE out of Minnesota while critics say the episode harms MAGA pundits.
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‘Evil’ Trending Online After Megyn Kelly's Callous Take on Alex Pretti Killing
Right-wing podcaster Megyn Kelly ignited a wave of online outrage after a series of comments about the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti, a 37‑year‑old Minneapolis ICU nurse killed by U.S. Border Patrol agents during a federal immigration enforcement operation. Critics widely characterized her remarks as callous — even “evil” — sparking widespread backlash across social media platforms. The controversy stems from Kelly’s response to the January 24 s…
Megyn Kelly says she doesn’t feel sorry for Alex Pretti, claims he was ‘looking to cause trouble’ - The Times of India
US News: Megyn Kelly has sparked widespread backlash after saying she does not feel sorry for Alex Jeffrey Pretti, a 37-year-old US citizen who was shot and ki.
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