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Rittenhouse Denounces Political Exploitation of Pretti's Shooting

1/27/2026

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Kyle Rittenhouse dismissed comparisons to Alex Pretti, who was shot by a federal agent in Minneapolis.
Rittenhouse criticized House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries for using his situation for political gain.
Alex Pretti was reportedly holding a phone when he was shot.
The NRA condemned a federal prosecutor's comments on justifying police shootings.
Both parties called for a thorough investigation into Pretti's death.

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Kyle Rittenhouse dismissed comparisons to Alex Pretti, who was shot by a federal agent in Minneapolis.
Rittenhouse criticized House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries for using his situation for political gain.
Alex Pretti was reportedly holding a phone when he was shot.
The NRA condemned a federal prosecutor's comments on justifying police shootings.
Both parties called for a thorough investigation into Pretti's death.