Miller flags possible protocol breach ahead of Pretti shooting

White House adviser Stephen Miller said officials are evaluating why Customs and Border Protection agents in Minneapolis may not have followed proper protocol before the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti, signaling a shift in administration messaging as details emerged about the incident and DHS guidance on force protection. The report notes Miller’s comments followed earlier hawkish framing of Pretti as a potential threat, while Trump’s tone subsequently softened and White House officials debated on-the-ground actions, including the use of extra personnel for fugitive operations. Two DHS officers fired during the encounter, and Pretti was disarmed before being shot.