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Trump Faces Backlash Over Response to Nurse's Shooting

1/26/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump faced criticism for his response to ICU nurse Alex Pretti's shooting by a Border Patrol agent in Minnesota.
He avoided answering whether the agent acted appropriately and blamed Democrats for the protests.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem labeled Pretti a 'terrorist' and did not address the weapon issue.
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz demanded a plan to withdraw federal agents and urged Trump to remove them.

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U.S. President Donald Trump faced criticism for his response to ICU nurse Alex Pretti's shooting by a Border Patrol agent in Minnesota.
He avoided answering whether the agent acted appropriately and blamed Democrats for the protests.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem labeled Pretti a 'terrorist' and did not address the weapon issue.
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz demanded a plan to withdraw federal agents and urged Trump to remove them.