"Bill Essayli, Los Angeles' topfederal prosecutor and a Trump ally, received fierce blowback from gun-rights groups over his Saturday claim that there is a "high likelihood" law enforcement will be "legally justified" in shooting someone who approaches them with a gun. The National Rifle Association responded on X that this sentiment was "dangerous and wrong." Gun Owners of America condemned Essayli's statement, writing that the Second Amendment "protects Americans' right to bear arms while protesting-a right the federal government must not infringe upon." Essayli claimed that condemnation "mischaracterize[d]" his statement."
"DHS swiftly alleged in a statement that Pretti had approached U.S. Border Patrol officers with a handgun and claimed he appeared to be trying to "massacre law enforcement." Videos from the scene appear to show Pretti holding a cell phone, not his gun, before he is wrestled to the ground by officers. There is no current footage that shows him "brandishing," as Noem claimed."
Pretti was detained after officers wrestled him to the ground while the Minneapolis police chief said he had a permit to carry. DHS alleged Pretti approached U.S. Border Patrol officers with a handgun and appeared to try to "massacre law enforcement." Video clips show Pretti holding a cell phone, not a gun, and no footage currently shows him brandishing a weapon. Bill Essayli's comment that officers are "legally justified" to shoot someone approaching with a gun drew sharp criticism from the NRA and Gun Owners of America. The Minnesota Gun Owners Caucus demanded a full, transparent investigation and noted no evidence of intent to harm.
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