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Obama Slams Trump's Immigration Policies After Fatal Shooting

1/26/2026

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Barack Obama, former U.S. president, criticized U.S. President Donald Trump’s immigration policies after the fatal shooting of protester Alex Pretti by Border Patrol agents.
Obama described the incident as "embarrassing, lawless, and cruel."
Obama condemned tactics used by federal agents, which intimidate residents.
DHS Secretary Kristi Noem defended agents, saying Pretti posed a threat with a firearm.
Critics, including CNN's Jake Tapper, challenged Noem's account, suggesting it contradicts video evidence.

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Barack Obama, former U.S. president, criticized U.S. President Donald Trump’s immigration policies after the fatal shooting of protester Alex Pretti by Border Patrol agents.
Obama described the incident as "embarrassing, lawless, and cruel."
Obama condemned tactics used by federal agents, which intimidate residents.
DHS Secretary Kristi Noem defended agents, saying Pretti posed a threat with a firearm.
Critics, including CNN's Jake Tapper, challenged Noem's account, suggesting it contradicts video evidence.