Trump on Alex Pretti Shooting Investigation and Homeland Security Secretary

Investigation into Alex Pretti Shooting

• 🔍 President Trump stated he wants a thorough, honorable, and honest investigation into the shooting death of Alex Pretti.
• ⚠️ He is personally watching over the investigation and wants to see it play out.
• 🗣️ Trump commented that one cannot walk into a protest with a gun, calling the situation unfortunate.

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem

• 🚫 President Trump confirmed that Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem will not step down.
• ✅ He believes she is doing a very good job, referencing her record on border security.
• 🏛️ Despite calls from some Democrats in Congress to impeach Noem, Trump indicated he stands behind her.

Border Security and Immigration

• 🔒 Trump asserted that the border is totally secure, contrasting it with the situation he inherited.
• 📈 He claimed millions of people were previously crossing illegally, but now only those entering legally are permitted.
• ⚠️ He attributed current border issues to policies enacted by Biden and the Democrats, allowing many undesirable individuals to enter.

Economic Outlook

• 💰 President Trump expressed optimism about the economy, noting that prices are coming down.
• ⛽ He specifically mentioned energy and fuel costs, including gasoline, decreasing significantly.
• 🛒 Groceries are also reported to be decreasing in price.

Minnesota and Minneapolis Situation

• 🤝 Trump mentioned that Tom Homan is meeting with the governor and mayor of Minneapolis, and these meetings are going very well.
• 📉 He cited a general trend of crime reduction in cities where his administration has been involved.