"Miller, the architect of Donald Trump's hardline immigration policy, finds himself in the rare position of being contradicted and excluded from crucial decisions by the US president. About three and a half hours after the tragedy on Saturday, Miller used social media to describe Pretti, 37, as a would-be assassin who tried to murder federal agents. On Tuesday, when asked if he believes Pretti was an assassin, Trump said: No."
"But on Tuesday, in a statement to CNN, Miller admitted that the border patrol agents may not have been following proper protocol before the fatal shooting of Pretti a rare reversal by a man known for typically reinforcing and intensifying his positions. On this occasion not even the Trump administration could create its own version of reality. Multiple phone videos made by witnesses exposed its false narrative and prompted an outcry from the public,"
Stephen Miller faces growing pressure after border patrol agents killed intensive care nurse Alex Pretti in Minneapolis and the response became politically divisive. Miller initially labeled Pretti a would-be assassin on social media, a narrative echoed by Homeland Security and Kristi Noem, but President Trump later denied believing she was an assassin. Video evidence and public outrage undermined the administration's claims and forced a partial reversal. Miller admitted agents may not have followed proper protocol. The president withdrew one border commander, sent a critic of Miller to recalibrate tactics, and engaged with Minnesota officials to improve cooperation.
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