DHS Secretary Noem on Minneapolis Shooting: Walz & Frey 'Choose Violence'

Contrasting Accounts of the Alex Pretti Shooting

• 🎯 Federal officials labeled Alex Pretti a "domestic terrorist" who attacked law enforcement with a gun during an immigration enforcement action.
• 💬 Colleagues and family described Pretti as a compassionate nurse troubled by the Trump administration's immigration policies.

Accusations Against Minnesota Leaders

• 🗣️ DHS Secretary Kristi Noem accused Governor Walz and Mayor Frey of lying about federal officers and calling them "Gestapo."
• ⚠️ Noem claims Walz and Frey have "doxed" officers' identities, endangering them and their families.
• 🚨 She asserts that Walz and Frey "choose violence" and encourage the destruction of Minneapolis, allowing lawlessness and chaos.

Federal vs. Local Law Enforcement Cooperation

• 🤝 Noem contrasted Minneapolis with Memphis, where a Democratic mayor partnered with federal law enforcement, leading to a 50% drop in murder rates.
• ✈️ She highlighted ICE's 2,000 operations nationwide, making Americans safer, and noted cooperation in Texas and Florida.
• 🚫 In Minneapolis, Noem stated that leaders refuse to partner with federal agencies and instead side with "lawbreakers, criminals, murderers, and rapists."

Calls for Accountability and Public Action

• 🎤 Noem expressed a lack of confidence in Donald Trump but faith in the American people to demand an end to the situation.
• ⚖️ She urged Republicans to stand up for the rule of law and human decency, warning they might not win elections otherwise.
• 📢 Governor Walz, speaking to the people of Minnesota, pleaded for peace while acknowledging the risks of exercising First Amendment rights.
• 📹 Walz criticized the White House's narrative, calling it "nonsense and lies," and emphasized the importance of video evidence.

Federal Claims on Pretti's Background and Intent

• 🚨 Federal law enforcement stated Pretti was in the country illegally and had a criminal conviction for domestic assault.
• 💥 They claim he impeded their operation, attacked officers, and brandished a weapon with multiple rounds of ammunition, intending to inflict harm.
• 🚫 Noem criticized Mayor Frey's past statements wanting ICE out of the city, emphasizing their role in arresting thousands of convicted individuals illegally in the country.
• ❓ She questioned why local leaders choose the side of criminals over citizens, stating the tragedy was preventable with cooperation.