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Concha Accuses Leaders of Gaslighting in Pretti Shooting

1/27/2026

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Joe Concha criticized Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey for gaslighting the public about the Border Patrol shooting of Alex Pretti.
Concha claimed Alex Pretti was armed, contradicting video evidence showing he was unarmed.
Walz condemned the officers involved.
U.S. President Donald Trump expressed disapproval of the shooting and Pretti's armed presence at the protest.

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Story summary

Joe Concha criticized Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey for gaslighting the public about the Border Patrol shooting of Alex Pretti.
Concha claimed Alex Pretti was armed, contradicting video evidence showing he was unarmed.
Walz condemned the officers involved.
U.S. President Donald Trump expressed disapproval of the shooting and Pretti's armed presence at the protest.