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Backlash Erupts Over Miller's 'Assassin' Claim on Nurse

1/25/2026

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Stephen Miller claimed ICU nurse Alex Pretti was a "would-be assassin" after Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents shot and killed him, triggering backlash.
The Democratic Party criticized Miller's response, labeling him a liar.
Prominent figures including journalist Glenn Greenwald and Obama speechwriter Jon Favreau condemned Miller's remarks, saying Pretti posed no threat.
Critics emphasized the need to address the violence associated with ICE, and calls for reform grew louder.

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Stephen Miller claimed ICU nurse Alex Pretti was a "would-be assassin" after Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents shot and killed him, triggering backlash.
The Democratic Party criticized Miller's response, labeling him a liar.
Prominent figures including journalist Glenn Greenwald and Obama speechwriter Jon Favreau condemned Miller's remarks, saying Pretti posed no threat.
Critics emphasized the need to address the violence associated with ICE, and calls for reform grew louder.