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Vance Stands Firm on Pretti Endorsement Amid Shooting Fallout

2/4/2026

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Vice President JD Vance declined to apologize for endorsing Alex Pretti as an assassin.
Alex Pretti was shot by federal agents during a confrontation in Minneapolis on January 24, 2026.
Sen. Chris Murphy called for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to leave Minneapolis, and Vance reposted a rebuttal from Stephen Miller.
U.S. President Donald Trump did not endorse Miller's description of Pretti, and an investigation into the shooting is underway.

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Vice President JD Vance declined to apologize for endorsing Alex Pretti as an assassin.
Alex Pretti was shot by federal agents during a confrontation in Minneapolis on January 24, 2026.
Sen. Chris Murphy called for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to leave Minneapolis, and Vance reposted a rebuttal from Stephen Miller.
U.S. President Donald Trump did not endorse Miller's description of Pretti, and an investigation into the shooting is underway.