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Trump Defends Immigration Policies Amid Protests Over Shootings

2/5/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump acknowledged the shootings of Alex Pretti and Renée Good by Homeland Security officers in Minneapolis.
The remarks came during an NBC interview, where he defended his immigration policies.
The deaths sparked protests and calls for accountability, pressuring the administration.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer urged nationwide reforms to hold Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) accountable.
The House passed a funding measure to end the government shutdown.

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U.S. President Donald Trump acknowledged the shootings of Alex Pretti and Renée Good by Homeland Security officers in Minneapolis.
The remarks came during an NBC interview, where he defended his immigration policies.
The deaths sparked protests and calls for accountability, pressuring the administration.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer urged nationwide reforms to hold Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) accountable.
The House passed a funding measure to end the government shutdown.