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Former DHS Counsel Calls for Trump's Impeachment After Fatal Shooting

1/25/2026

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Mitnick Urges Impeachment

John Mitnick, former DHS general counsel, urged Congress to impeach President Donald Trump after fatal shooting of Alex Pretti during a DHS operation in Minneapolis.
He described DHS actions as "lawlessness" and "fascism."
Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara said Pretti was believed to be a lawful gun owner, though videos did not confirm this.
Trump defended the operation, and Minnesota officials plan an investigation amid jurisdictional disputes with federal agencies.

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Walz Demands Federal Withdrawal

Federal agents were involved in another shooting in Minneapolis, with footage reportedly showing officers struggling with a man before gunfire.
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz expressed outrage and urged U.S. President Donald Trump to withdraw federal officers from the state.
The incident highlights ongoing tensions between state officials and federal law enforcement.
It follows the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent.

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Mitnick Urges Impeachment

John Mitnick, former DHS general counsel, urged Congress to impeach President Donald Trump after fatal shooting of Alex Pretti during a DHS operation in Minneapolis.
He described DHS actions as "lawlessness" and "fascism."
Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara said Pretti was believed to be a lawful gun owner, though videos did not confirm this.
Trump defended the operation, and Minnesota officials plan an investigation amid jurisdictional disputes with federal agencies.

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