The tragic death of Alex Pretti has ignited national outrage, drawing attention from political leaders, the public, and, most poignantly, his grieving family. Pretti, a U.S. citizen and ICU nurse in Minneapolis, was fatally shot by federal agents during an immigration enforcement operation, leaving communities and loved ones demanding answers.
Former President Barack Obama spoke out forcefully on January 25, 2026, condemning the circumstances surrounding Pretti’s death. Calling it “a heartbreaking tragedy,” Obama criticized the handling of federal law enforcement under the Trump administration, warning that it reflected a broader erosion of fundamental American values.
He emphasized that recent federal actions appeared to escalate rather than de-escalate tense situations, citing unrest following the earlier fatal shootings of both Pretti and Renee Good in Minneapolis.
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