Trump questions Pretti's armed status after Minneapolis shooting
President Donald Trump said Alex Pretti should not have been carrying a gun or loaded magazines when he was fatally shot by federal agents in Minneapolis, a stance that clashes with gun-rights groups who say Pretti was legally armed and with some Republicans. Trump spoke in Iowa, remarking on Pretti’s weapon amid a broader debate over gun policy ahead of elections. Pretti was a licensed concealed-weapons holder and video contradicting initial claims that he threatened law enforcement has circulated, contributing to political tension after the shooting and a White House leadership shakeup.
