Backlash Over Minneapolis Shootings Pushes Trump to Confront Noem

Live coverage shows a political backlash after the Minneapolis shootings: Democratic senator John Fetterman urges Donald Trump to immediately fire Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem after the fatal shootings of Alex Pretti and Renee Good by federal agents in Minneapolis, saying Americans have died and accusing Noem of betraying DHS’s mission; other Democrats have pushed for impeachment or resignation, while the White House maintains Trump’s confidence in Noem and that the investigation should play out. The report also notes Rand Paul calling for the officers involved to be placed on administrative leave, criticism of Noem’s labeling of Pretti as a domestic terrorist, protests against the federal crackdown in Minnesota, and broader debate over ICE’s role in the crackdown.
- Bovino’s future in doubt as White House walks back initial claims about Alex Pretti – US politics live The Guardian
- Trump abandons attack mode as Minneapolis shooting backlash grows BBC
- White House Distances Trump From Initial Response to Minnesota Killing The New York Times
- Leavitt distances Trump from Noem, Miller rhetoric on Pretti killing The Hill
- White House continues to up the pressure on Minnesota Democrats despite Trump’s call with Walz Politico
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