Kristi Noem and Stephen Miller Clash Over Alex Pretti Killing Narrative

DHS Narrative Under Scrutiny

• DHS Secretary Kristi Noem is facing criticism regarding her department's initial narrative following the killing of Alex Pretti.
• 🎯 The DHS posted on X, stating the incident looked like a situation where an individual wanted to "massacre law enforcement," a statement now being walked back.

Stephen Miller's Role and Statements

• 🧠 White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller admitted that the agents who killed Pretti may not have followed protocol.
• 🗣️ Miller stated his initial comments were based on reports from Customs and Border Patrol on the ground.
• ⚠️ The White House is investigating why additional DHS personnel, sent for "force protection," were not acting as a barrier between arrest teams and disruptors.

Internal Administration Conflict

• 📌 Noem reportedly argues that the decision to label Pretti and another individual as domestic terrorists came directly from Stephen Miller, stating "Everything I've done, I've done at the direction of the president and Steven."
• 🤝 The White House issued a statement asserting that the immigration enforcement team is "on the same page" and working "seamlessly."

Alex Pretti Investigation and New Details

• 🚓 The Border Patrol agents involved in shooting Alex Prey have been placed on administrative leave, which DHS states is standard protocol.
• 🔍 New video shows Alex Prey in an altercation with ICE agents a week before his death, involving yelling, spitting, and kicking a vehicle's taillight.
• 📝 DHS is reviewing this new video as part of their ongoing investigation.

Anti-ICE Riots and Arrests

• 💥 Protesters caused chaos outside a Minneapolis hotel where federal agents were staying, leading to 26 arrests.
• ⚖️ Individuals arrested, including Justin Neil Shelton and Abraham Nelson Coleman, have prior records involving assault, theft, and property damage.
• 🚫 Police stated the protest turned into a crime when violence and property damage began, emphasizing that such actions will not be tolerated.

Charlie Kirk Assassination Case Update

• ⚖️ Tyler Robinson, accused of assassinating Charlie Kirk, has yet to enter a plea and has a court hearing regarding potential conflicts of interest.
• 🎬 The defense is arguing against playing video of the assassination, claiming it would distract from the hearing's focus on a prosecutor's son's presence at the rally where Kirk was killed.
• 🎥 The defense believes this connection could complicate matters and wants the prosecutor removed, citing evidence rules and the right to a fair trial, especially with cameras allowed in court.