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Trump Blames Victim in Controversial Minneapolis Shooting Incident

1/27/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump blamed local officials and the victim, Alex Pretti, for the January 27, 2026 Minneapolis shooting.
The administration labeled Pretti, a 37-year-old U.S. citizen, as a domestic terrorist before the investigation concluded.
Videos showed Pretti holding a phone, not a gun, when he was shot.
Pro-Trump influencers spread misinformation by misidentifying Pretti and distorting events, while altered images fueled confusion, and some conservatives challenged the narrative.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump blamed local officials and the victim, Alex Pretti, for the January 27, 2026 Minneapolis shooting.
The administration labeled Pretti, a 37-year-old U.S. citizen, as a domestic terrorist before the investigation concluded.
Videos showed Pretti holding a phone, not a gun, when he was shot.
Pro-Trump influencers spread misinformation by misidentifying Pretti and distorting events, while altered images fueled confusion, and some conservatives challenged the narrative.