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Trump Administration Walks Back Labeling of Domestic Terrorist

1/27/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration initially labeled Alex Pretti a domestic terrorist, claiming he brandished a gun and attacked law enforcement.
Trump later refrained from commenting on the appropriateness of the agent's actions.
The shift in messaging appears to reflect the administration's response to public backlash and its effort to navigate the controversy surrounding the incident.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration initially labeled Alex Pretti a domestic terrorist, claiming he brandished a gun and attacked law enforcement.
Trump later refrained from commenting on the appropriateness of the agent's actions.
The shift in messaging appears to reflect the administration's response to public backlash and its effort to navigate the controversy surrounding the incident.