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Trump on Alex Pretti shooting: ‘You can’t walk in with guns’

President Trump sent border czar Tom Homan to Minnesota and called for an investigation after two fatal shootings by federal immigration agents sparked national backlash.

  • President Donald Trump stated that Alex Pretti, who was shot and killed by federal agents, should not have carried a gun at a protest, despite his legal permit for carrying it.
  • Trump's comments conflicted with statements from gun rights advocates, who argue that it is legal to carry firearms during protests.
  • Gun rights groups pushed back against the portrayal of Pretti as a threat without confirmed evidence, criticizing the administration's response after the shooting incident.
  • Witnesses and video evidence suggest that Pretti did not brandish his weapon during the incident, raising questions about the justification for his shooting.
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gatewayhispanic.com broke the news in on Monday, January 26, 2026.
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