President Trump escalated his response to unrest in Minneapolis by dispatching border czar Tom Homan to take direct control of ICE operations following a fatal shooting. The death of Alex Pretti, a U.S. citizen, has ignited protests and renewed scrutiny of federal immigration enforcement tactics. While Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is calling for a transparent investigation, Trump says both sides are working together as his administration reviews the incident.
Trump is sending border czar Tom Homan to Minneapolis after ICE agents fatally shot U.S. citizen Alex Pretti. Protests are ongoing, investigations are demanded, and Trump says he’s coordinating with Gov. Tim Walz to review the operation. #ICE #Minneapolis #Trump pic.twitter.com/EqtMpu156U
— Matthew Brady (@mattbrady775) January 26, 2026
- Donald Trump announced he is sending Tom Homan, his border czar, to Minneapolis to directly oversee ICE operations.
- The move follows the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti (Alex Jeffrey Pretti), a 37-year-old ICU nurse and U.S. citizen, during an ICE operation over the weekend.
- Federal officials say Pretti approached agents armed with a handgun and resisted disarmament; agents fired multiple rounds, with some reports citing up to 10 shots.
- This is the second fatal shooting of a U.S. citizen in Minneapolis this month involving federal immigration agents.
- The incident sparked protests, public backlash, and demands for an impartial investigation into ICE’s use of force.
- Trump said he had a “very good” phone call with Tim Walz, claiming both leaders want cooperation and a full review of events.
- Walz has called for transparency and reportedly discussed scaling back the federal agent presence during the investigation.
- Trump stated his administration is “reviewing everything” related to the shooting.
