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Army Maj. Andrea Tsuchiya, a state National Guard public affairs officer, emphasized the mission’s purpose: “The Minnesota National Guard’s mission remains the same: preserving life, protecting property, and ensuring Minnesotans can safely exercise their First Amendment rights.”
Pretti, an ICU nurse at the VA and a U.S. citizen, was killed during an encounter with federal immigration officers in Minneapolis. Federal authorities reported that Pretti was armed with a handgun and allegedly intended to use it against law enforcement. A struggle reportedly ensued before an agent discharged their weapon.
This tragedy comes just weeks after the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good, also 37, who was killed by an ICE officer earlier this month. That incident, like Pretti’s death, sparked protests and renewed scrutiny over federal immigration enforcement in Minnesota.
Former acting ICE Director Jonathan Fahey sharply criticized Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, accusing them of actively obstructing federal enforcement. On Fox News’ Fox Report, Fahey called their actions a “subversion effort” aimed at undermining President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown.
The interview aired shortly after Frey publicly demanded that Trump remove ICE and Border Patrol agents from Minnesota following Pretti’s death. Frey described the recent anti-ICE protests in Minneapolis as “peaceful” and said they “embody the very principles” of what it means to be an American.
Fahey, however, strongly disagreed. “[Frey’s] talking about our democracy,” he said. “Well, part of our democracy is we have elections and we pass laws, and the Executive branch enforces the laws. And he’s using his authority to prevent the law from being enforced.”
Fahey accused both Frey and Walz of effectively creating “no-go zones” for federal immigration enforcement, calling their actions unprecedented. “It’s a complete subversion effort by him and Governor Walz — the likes of which we have not seen probably since the Civil War,” Fahey stated. He emphasized that the president must ensure federal laws are applied consistently, warning against selective enforcement dictated by state or local politicians.
Border Patrol Chief Greg Bovino provided further details on the incident, explaining that Pretti approached agents while they were detaining a violent illegal immigrant from Ecuador. “The suspect also had two loaded magazines and no accessible ID,” Bovino said. “This looks like a situation where an individual wanted to do maximum damage and massacre law enforcement.”
The Minnesota shooting has once again thrown federal-state tensions into sharp relief. With Democrats vowing to assert state control and federal officials defending their agents, the clash over immigration enforcement and public safety shows no signs of letting up. For many conservatives, the episode underscores the risks of undermining law enforcement in politically charged cities, raising questions about who truly has the authority to protect citizens.
Tim Waltz Is Insane & Trying To Start A Civil War, By Having The Media In His Pocket.