US President Donald Trump stepped in to try to reduce tensions in Minnesota days after Alex Pretti was killed by US Border Patrol agents.
Initially, members of the administration had accused Pretti of being a “domestic terrorist” who had arrived at an incident where US immigration forces were present.
Pretti was accused of seeking to do “maximum damage” and “massacre” the agents. However, the claims that he was “brandishing” a firearm were later proven false by video of the incident.
The administration’s focus on Minnesota and its reversal of some policies there may have ramifications for US foreign policy. First of all, it has shifted the White House’s focus. Second, it shows how attuned Trump is to public opinion, asking questions about difficult topics and being willing to be flexible when necessary.
Over the days since Pretti was killed on January 24, key Republican Members of Congress have begun to step forward, calling for an investigation.
“A growing number
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